164 Elizabeth Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

164 Elizabeth Street, a 15-unit New Law tenement built in 1900, has experienced significant heating and hot water system issues in recent months, particularly during December 2024, with multiple emergency complaints filed between December 15-22, 2024. These complaints documented inadequate heat and hot water throughout the building, affecting multiple apartments including units 9 and 15.

HPD inspections confirmed violations related to heat and hot water supply, and access issues were reported during some inspections. The building has also faced maintenance challenges, including a heavy water leak in December 2023 and mold issues in Apartment 5, which was documented as having approximately 3 square feet of visible mold at the bathroom ceiling section. The property has a history of rodent activity, with recent inspections in January 2025 showing rat presence, though a March 2025 inspection resulted in a "Passed" status.

There have been multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints regarding possible illegal hotel conversions and unauthorized work between 2018-2020, though most were closed with no violations found or due to access issues. An ECB violation from December 2020 remains active concerning maintenance of building walls and AC brackets, with a penalty imposed of $2,500. The building's recent history shows consistent bedbug-free reports from 2018 to 2024, with no infested or re-infested units documented in the last seven reporting periods.