253 Elizabeth Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

253 Elizabeth Street is a 5-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Nolita, dating back to 1910 and currently owned by Alex Laszlo. The building has experienced recurring issues with waste management and sanitation, most recently evidenced by an open complaint filed in March 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage, which remains unresolved as of July 2025.

Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2023 indicate concerns about waste receptacle storage and egress obstruction by flower pots on the fifth story balcony, though both these issues were certified as addressed by late 2023. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, with significant complaints registered in December 2021 and January 2019, though in both instances, tenants reported that services were restored before HPD returned for re-inspection. The property has maintained a good track record in terms of pest control, with bedbug reports showing no infestation cases since 2021.

Rodent inspections have generally passed, with only one failure noted in March 2022, though subsequent inspections in 2023, 2024, and early 2025 have all passed. The building's maintenance history includes multiple permit issuances in 2019 for various types of work, and it has consistently filed annual bedbug reports demonstrating compliance with HPD requirements. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues, particularly concerning waste management and heating systems, many of these problems have been addressed promptly when reported, and recent inspections suggest improved overall conditions.