552 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

552 Broome Street is a 5-story, 11-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1900 in SoHo, currently owned by Terrence Lowenberg. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant concerns occurring between late 2022 and mid-2023, when there were multiple emergency complaints about heat and hot water service affecting the entire building.

These heating issues appear to have been resolved, but they were accompanied by other maintenance problems including a water leak and electrical issues, both of which resulted in HPD violations. More recent concerns include reports of unsanitary conditions related to garbage and recycling storage in 2021-2022, and pest-related issues in 2025, though these were subsequently closed without any violations noted. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 through 2024 shows zero documented infestations during the most recent five reporting periods, suggesting effective management of this particular issue.

Additionally, regular rodent inspections have been conducted annually from 2018 to 2025, with the most recent inspections (2024 and 2025) passing, indicating compliance with city health standards. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, particularly concerning heating systems, the property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and passed recent rodent inspections, suggesting some stability in pest management practices. The most recent violations from 2022-2023 have been resolved, though the pattern of heating and water-related issues during that period is notable.