266 Elizabeth Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

266 Elizabeth Street is a 5-story, 8-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by 260 Elizabeth Street Portfolio LLC. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly between late 2018 and 2020, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding lack of these essential services affecting the entire building. More recent concerns emerged in 2022, when the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) investigated multiple complaints related to water leaks, mold, and ceiling issues, though no violations were ultimately issued for these cases.

The building has maintained a consistent record of addressing safety requirements, as evidenced by passing rodent inspections between 2018 and early 2025, with only one failed inspection in January 2025 for unspecified reasons. The property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, with no recorded infestations in the past three reporting periods. Violations regarding the annual bedbug report filing were noted in inspections from 2022 through 2024, though there is no indication these have resulted in recurring infestations.

Recent building management appears to be more responsive to maintenance requirements, as evidenced by regular filing and certification of bedbug reports and improved handling of rodent inspections. A DOB enforcement inspection in early 2023 found no violations. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues typical of older structures, recent records suggest improved compliance with housing maintenance codes and regular inspections, though the 2025 rodent inspection result and the building-wide heat and hot water issues from prior years remain notable historical concerns.