77 St Marks Place, Manhattan, NY 10003

77 St Marks Place is a 4-story, 9-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1900, currently owned by R Chou. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water availability, with multiple emergency complaints filed between 2024 and 2025, including most recently in January 2025. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) consistently reported being unable to access units for inspection during these complaints.

The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges in Apartment 3C, as evidenced by multiple open violations from 2024, including issues with heat supply, water leaks, mold conditions, and problems with plaster surfaces and flooring. Two floors (3C and 2nd story) have documented violations related to water leaks and mold, with one violation being upgraded to Class B status. Additional concerns include three emergency water-related incidents between February 2024 and January 2024, issues with paint/plaster work, and a complaint about a defective ceiling.

The building has experienced persistent heat and hot water problems throughout 2024-2025, with multiple emergency complaints. While rodent inspections have generally resulted in passing grades, there was one compliance failure noted in June 2023. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record since 2021, with no reported infestations in the past four years. The Department of Buildings issued a violation in June 2023 regarding an unfiled low-pressure inspection, which remains active as of October 2023.