135 Chrystie Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

135 Chrystie Street is a 44-unit, 6-story old law tenement building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Abe Freidman. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months, particularly in early 2025, with multiple complaints filed regarding unsanitary conditions including pests, water leaks, power outages, and heating problems. Of particular concern, there are currently multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations from October 2024 related to apartment 18, including issues with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, broken window sashes, and problems with gas supply to kitchen fixtures.

The building's infrastructure has also shown ongoing challenges, with Department of Buildings violations noting a need for boiler repairs and maintenance. Recent inspections and complaints indicate persistent maintenance challenges, including water leaks that have generated both heavy flow and slow leak complaints, and multiple issues with heating and hot water systems. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections, there have been periods of non-compliance with pest control measures.

The property has maintained a relatively active history of apartment modifications and repairs, as evidenced by various violation notices, though some of these appear to be related to changes made without proper approval. The building's age and history as an old law tenement are evident in the variety of maintenance issues reported, which have required ongoing attention from both tenants and property management. While bedbug reports have consistently shown no evidence of infestation, the recent cluster of maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure.