246 Mott Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

The 6-story, 80-unit old law tenement building at 246 Mott Street in Nolita, built in 1897 and currently owned by Steven Croman, has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past two years. Between 2023 and 2025, there have been multiple complaints and violations concerning unsanitary conditions, particularly persistent mold issues, as well as plumbing problems including multiple toilet malfunctions. The building has faced serious safety concerns, including a recent fire escape safety complaint in March 2025, though HPD found no housing law violations upon inspection.

Other significant issues included a lack of heat and hot water in October 2023 (access for inspection was not granted), rodent sightings (with inspections generally passing), and multiple instances of emergency complaints that were ultimately closed without violations being found. The building has had recurring problems with unit safety systems, particularly in Apartment 56, where violations were documented in January 2024 for defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Several building-wide violations have been noted regarding safety equipment, including a 2024 violation for a door device preventing self-closing at the building entrance.

The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting record showing no infestations since 2021, and recent rodent inspections (2023-2025) have generally resulted in passing grades, though there were multiple cases of bait application in early 2023. The building's Department of Buildings history shows several complaints and violations regarding work without permits and illegal conversions, with the most recent inspections in 2023-2024 finding no warrant for violations, though a significant penalty of $12,500 was imposed for an unauthorized cellar bedroom conversion in 2023. Compliance with energy benchmarking requirements has been documented, with the most recent report being filed in 2021.