160 Prince Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

The 6-story, 40-unit building at 160 Prince Street in SoHo, owned by William Korn and built in 1904, has experienced multiple significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, in June 2025, the building reported numerous plumbing-related problems, including issues with radiators, sinks, and water supply, along with complaints about mold, door problems, various appliances, and flooring concerns, though HPD was unable to complete inspections for these complaints. The building has a documented history of plumbing problems, including emergencies involving bathtubs/showers and steam pipes in late June 2025.

In November 2024, violations were recorded for Apartment 14 regarding hot water exceeding 130 degrees, pest infestation (mice), and various interior repairs needed including bathroom and kitchen floors, cabinet repairs, and door issues. The building's external maintenance history reveals several concerning patterns, particularly regarding scaffolding and facade safety. Numerous violations were recorded between 2022-2023 concerning unsafe sidewalk sheds, with penalties imposed for inadequate maintenance and expired permits.

In 2024, violations were issued for obstructed exit passageways and interior structural issues in Apartment 14, including ceiling problems. The boiler system has also been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints about defective equipment and missing safety components between 2023-2024. While the building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2019, it continues to incur various maintenance violations, including some for failure to file required documents and correct previously identified unsafe conditions. The property has maintained a record of zero reported bedbug infestations across all filing periods from 2019 through 2024, suggesting effective pest management in this regard.