157 Chrystie Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

157 Chrystie Street is a 4-story, 6-unit Old Law Tenement building in the Lower East Side, built in 1905 and currently owned by Yine Acosta. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly related to water leaks, electrical systems, and building safety. Between 2023 and 2024, there were multiple complaints about water leaks, including slow leaks and heavy flow conditions, with violations issued in several cases.

Electrical concerns are notable, with complaints about outlets and switches requiring attention, particularly in 2024, when violations were documented. Building safety has also been a concern, with recent violations in September 2024 noting issues with self-closing doors in apartments 5 and 6, and a violation regarding obstructed fire escape access in apartment 6. The building has undergone multiple rodent control efforts, with bait applied regularly throughout 2024 and inspections showing rat activity in March 2024. Recent inspections for 2025 have passed, suggesting some improvements in pest management.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past six years. A notable violation regarding unfiled external low-pressure inspection documentation from June 2023 remains active. The building's maintenance history shows periodic issues with various systems, including heating, lighting, and water services, though many of these complaints were resolved through inspections and necessary repairs. The most recent housing maintenance code inspections have shown some open violations, including pest infestation issues in apartment 5, though many previous violations have been documented as closed.