73 Mercer Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

73 Mercer Street is a 6-story, 10-unit mixed residential/artists building in SoHo, constructed in 1876 and currently owned by Stuart Smolar. The building has experienced several notable events in recent years, with the most significant issues revolving around its elevator system. In June 2021, an elevator service disruption occurred leading to a violation for lack of alternate service, though this was quickly addressed within one day.

This followed a history of elevator maintenance challenges, including a 2019 violation for failing to correct defects identified in a 2017 inspection. The building underwent some construction activity in 2019 that resulted in a stop work order due to applicant withdrawal, though this was fully rescinded by July 2019. The property has maintained a clean record regarding pests, with no reported bedbug infestations recorded in any of the six filing periods between 2020 and 2024.

Additionally, regular rodent inspections have been conducted annually from 2015 through 2024, with all inspections passing successfully, indicating good overall maintenance of common areas. The building's compliance record shows active management of violations when they occur, with most being resolved promptly, including a 2021 environmental control board violation regarding elevator phone service that was resolved without penalty. The most recent relevant inspection data shows consistent adherence to health and safety standards, with no current outstanding violations or building concerns as of July 2025.