188 Forsyth Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

188 Forsyth Street is a 6-story, 84-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by George Hollis. The building has experienced several significant issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being heat and hot water problems in early 2020, when multiple complaints were filed between December 2019 and March 2020. During this period, emergency Housing Maintenance Code violations were issued regarding heat and hot water systems, though some complaints were closed without inspection access being granted.

More recently, in 2024, violations were recorded in apartment 4D concerning defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, as well as issues with self-closing doors, though these violations were certified as corrected by August 2024. The building's infrastructure has also faced scrutiny, with complaints regarding garbage removal and electrical wiring conditions in public areas being documented in 2022. The property has maintained a relatively good record regarding pest control, with bedbug reports for 2022-2024 showing zero infested units in each reporting period.

However, there have been recurring rodent activity issues, with inspections in 2024-2025 showing numerous instances of rat activity, though recent inspections in 2025 have passed. The building's maintenance history includes several recent complaints about building safety features, such as scaffolding and sidewalk sheds, though inspections in 2021-2022 generally found no violations warranting action. A recent food establishment inspection by the DOHMH in late 2023 was administratively closed, indicating that the reported issue was addressed. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems, recent years have shown improvement in some areas, though rodent activity remains a persistent concern.