19 West Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

The 31-unit, 9-story building at 19 West Houston Street in SoHo, owned by Divya Rashad, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues since its 2003 construction, with the most recent notable incident being a non-residential heat complaint in early 2024 that was eventually resolved. The building has an active Department of Buildings (DOB) violation from December 2022 regarding fire suppression system approvals, and two Category 5 inspection failures from May 2019 remain unresolved. A partial Stop Work Order was issued in December 2022 concerning plumbing issues.

In 2022, there were multiple tenant safety inspections (April and May) and a ventilation complaint (June), though no violations were observed at the time of inspection. The building has maintained a clean record concerning bedbugs, with no reported infestations or necessary eradications from 2017 through 2024. Rodent control measures have been regularly implemented, with bait applied during multiple inspections in 2023, though a passed inspection was recorded in August 2024.

The property has generated several permits over the years for various maintenance work, including plumbing and electrical systems, with the most recent permits issued in 2022-2023 showing ongoing maintenance activity. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges, including heating issues and potential fire safety concerns, the property has generally responded to and resolved complaints as they arise, with particular attention to pest control and routine inspections. The regular issuance of work permits and the systematic approach to rodent control inspections suggest ongoing maintenance efforts, though the outstanding violations from 2019 and 2022 warrant attention.