135 Wooster Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

The 6-story, 5-unit building at 135 Wooster Street in SoHo, owned by Robert Eng, was constructed in 1894 and operates under a joint residential/artists designation. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of complaints occurring in 2021-2022. Major concerns during this period included elevator service problems (multiple complaints), electrical wiring issues, door and window maintenance problems, and safety concerns such as broken window guards and flooring defects.

The building also received violations related to intercom system functionality, window maintenance, and bathroom fixtures. While most 2021 complaints were resolved, with some generating violations that were subsequently addressed, there are still a couple of active violations as of September 2024, including a failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection. Recent history shows improved conditions regarding common pest problems, with the building maintaining a clean record in annual rodent inspections from 2016 through 2025, all passing consistently.

The property has also demonstrated proactive management in addressing bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations in the past several years. Notably, all recent housing maintenance complaints have been closed, including those related to gas service, ventilation systems, and general building maintenance. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance activity, with multiple emergency work permits issued between 2019-2021, suggesting ongoing attention to building systems and infrastructure.