171 Mulberry Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
The 6-story, 10-unit tenement building at 171 Mulberry Street in Little Italy, owned by Ramiel Benyehuda and constructed in 1900, is exhibiting multiple maintenance and safety concerns as of mid-2025. Most notably, between October 2024 and June 2025, there have been recurring issues with electrical systems, plumbing, safety features, and building maintenance. In late 2024, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding electrical wiring problems, no lighting, plumbing issues (including bathtub/shower and toilet problems), fire escape safety, wall conditions, and door concerns - many of which HPD was unable to inspect upon first response.
Earlier complaints in 2024 included heat/hot water issues, a pest infestation violation (April 2024), and a power outage (April 2024). The building currently has open violations from 2024 and 2025 regarding a fire escape obstruction from an air conditioning unit (5th story), and previous pest issues in apartments 3A and 5B, indicating ongoing concerns with vermin. Recent inspections in 2025 have documented rat activity, and multiple bait applications have been conducted between February and July 2025. The property has a history of electrical issues, with complaints about wiring problems and no lighting dating back to 2023, though inspectors faced access challenges during multiple inspection attempts.
Building systems have also raised concerns, including active Environmental Control Board violations from 2021 regarding a clogged chimney base and an unpermitted water heater installation, with associated penalties of $9,375. Additional violations include the failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection (2024). While there have been no documented bedbug infestations in the past five reporting periods (2019-2025), the building's maintenance history shows persistent issues with building systems and safety features. The most recent building investigation in March 2025 found no violations for a complaint about building shaking, though previous electrical wiring complaints in 2023 resulted in inspection challenges, and a 2021 boiler-related issue resulted in a violation being served.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 10 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 11841 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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