329 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

329 Broome Street is a 4-story, 4-unit residential building constructed in 1940, currently owned by Johnny Mak. The building has undergone several significant inspections and violations over the past few years, with the most recent being multiple violations in late 2024 requiring the replacement of plexiglass with wire glass at entrance doors, and several safety-related notice requirements including gas leak procedures, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector requirements, and housing information guide availability.

Of particular note is a persistent pattern of building access issues for inspectors, with 13 documented instances between 2020 and 2025 where inspectors were unable to gain access during investigations of various complaints, including concerns about illegal plumbing work, certificate of occupancy issues, and gas utility concerns. The building has maintained a clean pest control record, with zero reported bedbug infestations in the past five years, and has consistently passed rodent inspections in 2022-2025, though there was one failed rodent inspection in 2021. Historical data reveals some concerning structural issues, particularly a 2020 violation documented by the Environmental Control Board showing vertical cracks above the 4th-floor windows and cracked bricks on building corners, though this violation was resolved.

The building underwent multiple safety compliance inspections in 2024 and 2025, with all recent violations being resolved through proper certification. While many recent violations pertain to safety signage and notification requirements, rather than structural or systems issues, the persistent access problems for inspectors suggest potential challenges in verifying compliance with various regulations. The property has otherwise maintained a relatively low incidence of serious violations, with recent records showing particular attention to safety compliance and emergency preparedness requirements.