475 West Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10012

The five-story, 8-unit residential building at 475 West Broadway in SoHo, owned by Iris Stewart and constructed in 1879, has experienced a series of notable maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most concerning is an open complaint from January 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage. The property has a documented history of plumbing and water supply problems, with an emergency complaint in September 2024, and a prior water-related issue in April 2023 where HPD could not gain access to investigate.

Multiple unsanitary condition complaints have been filed, including one related to pests in August 2024. More serious concerns emerged in mid-2024, including violations for unpermitted plumbing work and gas installations in the restaurant area, resulting in fines totaling over $5,600. There were also several notable safety inspections and complaints, including instances of building shaking reported in July 2024, and multiple complaints regarding work being done without proper permits.

The building's systems maintenance has been problematic, with historical issues including a heat and hot water emergency situation in April 2023 affecting the entire building. Infrastructure concerns were highlighted in 2023 when violations were issued regarding door self-closing mechanisms, roof leaks in the public hall, and various maintenance issues in common areas that required attention. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections (most recently in January 2025), the property has maintained a consistent record of raising and addressing violations, particularly related to building systems, sanitation, and maintenance of common areas.