65 Sullivan Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

The five-story, 13-unit building at 65 Sullivan Street in SoHo, owned by Eric Nelson, has been standing since 1877 and has experienced various maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in March 2024, there were multiple complaints regarding water supply/plumbing issues that required HPD intervention, though no violations were found (with one complaint being categorized as an immediate emergency). The building's maintenance history shows recurring plumbing and water supply issues, with similar complaints in 2022 and 2021.

Other notable incidents include reports of pest problems (March 2022), problems with different wall and ceiling surfaces (2022), and multiple electrical/electrical appliance issues (including wiring and cooking gas complaints in January 2022). Looking at historical violations and inspections, the building had several concerning issues in 2008, particularly in Apartment 6, including problems with exposed electrical wiring, fire escape egress obstruction, and defective smoke detectors. There was also a failure to file an annual boiler inspection report in 2019 that resulted in a penalty. The building's bedbug report filings from 2019 onwards indicate zero infested units throughout the past eight reporting periods.

Rodent inspections show variable results, with the most recent inspection in January 2025 passing, while earlier inspections in 2023 showed rat activity. The building's violation history shows these issues have generally been addressed and closed out, with the most recent bedbug reports indicating successful management of this particular concern. The property has maintained some basic safety protocols, with regular rodent inspections showing mostly compliant results, though there have been periods of rat activity noted. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges typical of older structures, but recent years show improved responsiveness to reported issues, with most recent complaints being promptly investigated, even if no violations were found.