247 Elizabeth Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

247 Elizabeth Street is a 5-story, 16-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Benjamin Wai. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple building-wide complaints filed between January and February 2025, some of which remain unresolved due to inspection access difficulties. The building has multiple active violations and code compliance issues, including unauthorized unit modifications combining Apartments 1 and 2 on the 2nd floor, which reportedly created safety concerns regarding fire-stopping requirements.

Recent inspection records indicate several apartments (1 and 2) have unaddressed violations related to paint, window guards, smoke detectors, CO detectors, and other safety equipment requirements. The building's maintenance history shows persistent challenges with basic amenities and building systems, including plumbing, sanitation, and maintenance of common areas. Between December 2024 and February 2025, multiple maintenance issues were reported, including problems with heating systems and various building infrastructure components.

Several Department of Buildings inspections since 2022 have noted unauthorized work and permit violations, including plumbing modifications and other construction work without proper approvals. While the building has demonstrated compliance with rodent inspections, passing all inspections between 2019 and 2025, there are currently no active bedbug infestations reported in the past year. The property has a history of failed inspection attempts, requiring multiple follow-ups for various maintenance and safety issues, suggesting ongoing challenges with obtaining access for required inspections and addressing identified violations.