492 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

The six-story, 4-unit building at 492 Broome Street in SoHo, owned by Richard Kingman, is a joint residential/artists property built in 1892. The building has experienced recurring plumbing issues, most recently documented through multiple emergency complaints about water supply problems in September 2023, though no violations were ultimately found. The building-wide heating and hot water system was also addressed in 2019 without violations being issued.

Currently, there is an active Local Law 188/17 compliance inspection complaint from September 2024, though a previous inspection from January 2024 resulted in no violations. The building has undergone regular tenant safety inspections in early 2023, all resulting in compliance. Historical records show the building has maintained a good track record with no bedbug infestations reported in the past several years, with the most recent filings (2022-2024) showing zero infested or eradicated units. Rodent inspections conducted annually from 2016 to 2025 have all passed successfully.

A notable incident occurred in 2019 regarding a partially obstructed main stairwell egress, which resulted in a violation that was subsequently resolved. The elevator system has been properly maintained, with a 2019 complaint found to have no violations during inspection. The building has had multiple work permits issued between 2018 and 2021 for various improvement projects, including electrical and plumbing work. While there have been some infrastructure concerns, particularly regarding plumbing and building systems, the majority of complaints have been addressed without resulting violations, and the building has maintained compliance with major safety regulations.