21 Cleveland Place, Manhattan, NY 10012

21 Cleveland Place is a 5-story, 8-unit old law tenement building located in Nolita, constructed in 1904 and currently owned by 21 Cleveland Place Corp. The building has experienced recurring issues with essential services, most notably two documented power outages in March and July 2024. More concerning, the building has multiple active violations as of 2024-07-18, including missing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and self-closing doors in apartment 4C, as well as a violation related to dangerously scalding water temperatures in apartment 4D.

The property has generated numerous complaints and violations regarding building safety and maintenance from 2021 to 2024, including issues with the fire escape structure, window frames, and water supply systems. Notably, there are active Environmental Control Board violations from September 2024 regarding unauthorized occupancy modifications in the basement, including new partitions and electrical work, for which penalties have been imposed. The building has maintained consistent rodent inspection compliance, passing all inspections from 2016 to 2025.

The property's recent history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2023 and 2024, with multiple incidents involving water supply issues, plumbing problems, and door/window maintenance needs. There have also been several safety-related complaints involving scaffold conditions, building vibrations, and debris concerns, though many of these were determined to not warrant violations upon inspection. The building has failed to maintain proper certification for low-pressure inspections between 2022-2023, resulting in multiple violations during this period. While the building has received regular rodent control inspections, demonstrating compliance in this area, the continuing pattern of safety and maintenance violations raises concerns about the overall building condition and management response to recurring issues.