20 Spring Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

20 Spring Street is a 6-story, 15-unit New Law Tenement building located in Nolita, built in 1900 and currently owned by Yukam Wong. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, most notably an inspection in July 2023 of apartment 14 that revealed multiple violations including lead paint hazards, pest infestation (cockroaches), and missing safety devices such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. This unit was found to have additional problems including uncapped gas pipes and required corrections to address deteriorated paint conditions.

The building has a history of heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints documented between late 2022 and early 2023, though these were typically resolved promptly according to HPD records. There have been recurring problems with mold, as evidenced by multiple complaints in 2022-2023, and various wall and plaster issues. The property has maintained a relatively good record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the past seven filing periods from 2018 to 2025.

Rodent inspections have shown consistent compliance, though a rat activity incident was recorded in December 2018. The building has experienced some food safety incidents, including two food poisoning complaints in 2022-2024, but these were determined to be isolated incidents by health authorities. Historical data from the Department of Buildings shows violations and complaints as far back as 2019 regarding electrical wiring and general maintenance, with a notable case in March 2019 involving prohibited hardware on a fire passageway door. Recent permits issued in 2018 indicate ongoing maintenance and improvement work being conducted on the property.