232 Mulberry Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

232 Mulberry Street is a 5-story, 17-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Nolita and built in 1901, currently owned by Joseph Laforte. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues, with multiple heat/hot water complaints filed in 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022 - most recently in April 2025 when inspectors were unable to gain building access.

The property has documented pest issues, particularly involving mice infestations, with multiple complaints between 2022 and 2024, and specific violations issued in June 2024 for Apartment 2A. Other notable violations in 2024 for Apartment 2A include problems with door functionality, ceiling water leaks, paint/plaster conditions, and missing safety devices such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building has undergone various inspections and investigations, including three complaints about illegal hotel room activity between 2022 and 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

While the building has received numerous complaints and violations, it has consistently passed its annual rodent inspections from 2017 to 2025, which indicates that while there have been pest issues, they may have been addressed successfully through extermination protocols. Additionally, a Department of Buildings permit was issued in July 2019 for work related to the property. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of tenant complaints and violations, particularly focusing on heating systems, pest control, and basic apartment maintenance issues that require attention.