147 Elizabeth Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

The 22-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 147 Elizabeth Street in Nolita, built in 1900 and owned by Bing Du, shows a concerning pattern of maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in late 2023, multiple emergency safety violations were recorded regarding carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and fire escape conditions, along with unsanitary conditions including pest and mold issues. The building has persistent problems with heating and hot water systems, with multiple complaints between late 2018 and 2019, some of which resulted in violations.

More recent violations from April 2023 include defective doors in the entrance and basement, and issues with fire retardant materials in the 5th-floor public hall. A boiler-related violation was issued in April 2024 regarding excessive corrosion on the exterior chimney, and a gas utility violation was documented in 2018 concerning new gas piping work. The building has undergone several inspections for rodent activity between 2019 and 2025, with significant rat activity recorded in June 2019 and February 2023.

While the bedbug reporting records indicate no infestations or eradications between 2019 and present, and recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passed, the pattern of violations and maintenance issues is concerning. The property has shown some responsiveness to violations, as evidenced by closed violations relating to fire retardant materials and door issues, but open violations remain as of the latest available data. The building's history includes multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues, though some complaints were closed without inspection due to inability to access apartments. The presence of both emergency and non-emergency issues in 2023 suggests ongoing challenges with basic building systems and safety infrastructure.