268 Elizabeth Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

The 10-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 268 Elizabeth Street in Nolita, owned by Joel Goldstein and constructed in 1920, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant concerns centered around heating and water systems. In 2019 alone, there were five separate complaints regarding heat and hot water throughout the entire building, with tenants reporting these as emergency situations. While inspections were conducted in response to these complaints, no violations were issued, and heat and hot water were reportedly restored in most cases.

More recently, in early 2024, the building faced complaints regarding unsanitary conditions relating to mold and ceiling plaster issues, both of which were categorized as emergencies. The building has also had three consecutive violations in 2022-2024 for failing to file annual bedbug reports, though subsequent filings from 2024 showed no evidence of infestations during the reporting period. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with mixed results.

Notably, while there was evidence of rat activity reported in both June 2019 and January 2025, the most recent inspection in March 2025 passed without any issues. The building's overall maintenance history shows a pattern of heat and water issues, particularly during the winter months of 2019, and more recent concerns with mold and ceiling conditions. However, it's worth noting that building management generally addresses complaints, as evidenced by the closure of multiple service requests, even though no violations were typically found upon inspection. The building's bedbug report filings since 2021 indicate proactive management in this area, with no confirmed infestations during the past four reporting periods.