31 Prince Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

31 Prince Street is a 5-story, 16-unit old law tenement building located in Nolita, built in 1910 and currently owned by Jordan Rose. The property has experienced recurring pest issues over the past several years, with multiple rodent-related complaints and inspections. Most recently, in October 2024, there was an official rat sighting reported to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).

The building has also faced several health and safety violations, including a 2020 incident where the cellar gas/electric meter room was reported to be improperly used for storage by a retail tenant, containing hazardous materials. While the building has maintained certain compliance standards, evidenced by "Passed" results on recent rodent inspections (most recently in January 2025), there have been periods of concern, such as a "Failed for Other Reasons" result in March 2022. The property has a somewhat checkered history with respect to maintenance compliance. Between 2020 and 2021, there were multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to failure to comply with the Commissioner's orders, though most were eventually resolved with no penalties due.

The building's owners have consistently filed bedbug reports showing zero infested units for the past several reporting periods from 2021 through 2025. Inspection records show various permit issuances between 2018 and 2019 for plumbing and other work, indicating active maintenance and repair efforts. The building's history suggests ongoing attention to pest management, with regular inspections and reporting, though occasional lapses in compliance with various regulatory requirements have been noted. More recent records indicate improved overall maintenance standards, particularly regarding bedbug management and rodent inspections.