170 Elizabeth Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

The 4-story Old Law Tenement at 170 Elizabeth Street, owned by David Zahabian, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since 2021, with the most recent concerns primarily relating to heating and electrical systems. In early 2025, the building faced multiple heat/hot water issues and a power outage, with one electrical complaint about "no lighting" remaining open as of December 2024.

The building has also experienced water-related problems, including heavy flow leaks in 2022, and pest-related concerns, with a notable unsanitary condition regarding garbage/recycling storage recorded in 2021. Two food establishment inspections by DOHMH in 2023-2024 indicated rodent/insect/garbage issues, though these complaints were ultimately closed. The property has a significant outstanding safety concern, noted in a 2021 Department of Buildings violation regarding loose cement parging and bricks on the adjacent building at 168 Elizabeth Street, potentially affecting the rear patio/roof of 170 Elizabeth.

Historically, the building has had several issues with access during inspections, including multiple instances in 2019-2021 where inspectors were unable to gain entry. The building's history shows some periods of improvement, with bedbug reporting from 2022-2024 indicating no current infestations, though there were four units affected in 2023 and 2022 that were subsequently treated. While the property has demonstrated some responsiveness to previous complaints, as evidenced by multiple resolved heat/hot water issues between 2021-2022, the persistence of recent electrical and heating problems suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges.