260 Elizabeth Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

The five-story, 8-unit tenement building at 260 Elizabeth Street, owned by Joel Goldstein, has experienced a series of maintenance and safety issues over the past two years. Most recently, in October 2023, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding water leaks (heavy flow), mold, ceiling paint issues, and door problems, with several complaints remaining open as of October 2023 despite prior closures of similar complaints.

Housing Maintenance Code inspections in August 2023 revealed significant safety concerns in Apartment 9, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, broken plaster surfaces, and required repairs to the ceiling. The building has also been the subject of multiple environmental control board violations between 2021-2022, including illegal occupancy concerns, unauthorized modifications in Apartment 12, and obstruction of egress paths. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations reported since 2019, and has passed recent rodent inspections in 2025, though experienced a failed inspection in January 2025.

Historical records show prior violations related to illegal hotel conversions and emergency escape route obstructions, though many of these issues were resolved or dismissed. Current open violations as of April 2024 include requirements to address rust scales and paint on stacks and balconies, and to remove encumbrances obstructing fire escape egress from balconies, particularly at the west building front on the 4th story. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues requiring attention, with particular concerns about water management, interior maintenance, and safety systems requiring ongoing monitoring.