123 Elizabeth Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

123 Elizabeth Street is a 10-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building located in Little Italy, dating back to 1900, currently owned by Eric Chan. The property has experienced several noteworthy issues in recent years, with the most recent concerns centering around rodent problems, including a documented rat sighting in June 2025 resulting in violations that require follow-up inspections. The building faced multiple emergency complaints in July 2023 regarding water supply and heating issues, though not all units were accessible for inspection.

Violations were also issued in July 2023 for maintenance issues, including needing repairs to self-closing doors and rust removal/painting requirements for balconies and fire escapes. The building's heating systems have been a recurring concern, with a 2022 violation noting multiple boiler problems that resulted in significant fines (though these were later resolved). The property has maintained a clean pest record in recent years, with no bedbug infestations reported between 2019 and 2025.

Historical data shows various past violations have been addressed, including structural and safety issues from the 1980s and 2010s, such as problems with floor conditions in the 5th-story apartment and several fire safety concerns. The building has maintained regular inspection compliance in recent years, though there are currently active violations regarding the failure to file annual external low-pressure inspections for both 2022 and 2023. Despite these ongoing matters, the property has shown some improvement in recent inspections related to rodent control, with most recent inspections passing, though June 2025 is the first recorded instance of rat activity being noted in several years.