113 Elizabeth Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

This five-story, 10-unit OLD LAW TENEMENT building located at 113 Elizabeth Street in Little Italy, owned by Adam Daniels, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Between January 2024 and August 2024 alone, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems, with both apartment-specific and building-wide issues being reported. The building has also faced significant plumbing challenges, including violations related to water leaks and steam pipe/riser problems in May 2024. There are open housing maintenance code violations as of August 2024, including issues in Apartment 1B regarding water leaks, a suspended kitchen ceiling, and problems with plastered surfaces.

Apartment 3A has several recorded violations from May 2024 related to a water leak in the kitchen, broken or defective fixtures, and missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building's mechanical systems have a concerning history, with two boiler-related complaints in late 2021 resulting in ECB violations for defective equipment and safety concerns. These issues persisted into 2022, when violations were noted regarding water leakage outside the boiler room and other mechanical deficiencies. The property has shown some positive developments, with no bedbug infestations reported in the most recent inspection period (2024-2025) and successful rodent inspections passing in the most recent checks from 2024 and 2023, though there were significant rat activity issues noted in early 2021.

The building's environmental conditions appear to fluctuate, with various apartment-specific and building-wide issues being reported and varying responses from inspection access being granted or denied. The property owner has faced multiple compliance challenges, including missed boiler inspection report filings and various housing code violations that require attention to building safety and maintenance standards. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring heating system issues, plumbing concerns, and some problems with apartment maintenance that affect resident comfort and safety. Recent inspections and complaints have primarily focused on mechanical systems and water-related issues, with multiple instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to units for verification of reported problems. While some systems appear to be functioning adequately now, the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that may require continued attention to ensure consistent building performance and habitability.