115 Elizabeth Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

115 Elizabeth Street is a 5-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building in Little Italy, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by 167 Mott Street, LLC. The building has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over recent years, with particularly notable issues in early 2023 when multiple water leaks and mold problems were documented between February and May. The most recent significant incident occurred in December 2024 with a heat/hot water complaint affecting the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

The building has active violations from September 2023 regarding obstruction of fire escape egress by air conditioning units on both the 2nd and 3rd floors, as well as issues with unauthorized alterations to wood panels in the public hall and missing certificate of inspection frame near mailboxes. Environmental control board violations from late 2021 and 2022 remain active concerning boiler safety issues, with substantial penalties imposed. The property's recent history shows some improvements in specific areas, including a rodent inspection in August 2024 that passed, following multiple compliance inspections with rat activity noted between 2021 and 2023.

The building has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations in recent years, with official reports confirming eradication in all units during the past five filing periods. While some sanitary issues have been reported and verified by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including garbage/recycling storage problems in 2023, the building's management has generally responded to violations through corrections or by filing appropriate documentation with HPD. The building's age and history of repairs suggest ongoing maintenance needs, particularly regarding water systems, ventilation, and fire safety equipment.