156 Sullivan Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

The 22-unit, 6-story residential building at 156 Sullivan Street in SoHo, operated by Fifth 156 Sullivan Street LLC and constructed in 1904, is currently facing multiple maintenance challenges as of July 2025. Most notably, there are active violations regarding building facade maintenance, with citations issued in April 2024 for missing bricks and spalling cement on the north side facade, with associated penalties totaling $3,625. Apartment 10 has documented issues requiring attention, including problems with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, water leaks, and various surface damages, all noted as open violations from October 2024 inspections.

The building has experienced recurring sanitation issues, particularly in 2024-2025, with multiple health department reports regarding rodent sightings and conditions attracting rodents, though recent inspections in 2025 have shown some rodent control efforts with bait application. The property has a history of infrastructure concerns, including structural stability complaints in 2022-2024, and several emergency maintenance requests were filed in late 2024 regarding issues with flooring, plaster, and plumbing systems. The building's recent maintenance history shows a pattern of ongoing issues requiring attention, particularly in Apartment 10 where multiple violations remain open as of October 2024.

Building-wide problems have been documented through various inspections and complaints, including a stop work order issued in 2021, concerns about fire escape egress in 2024, and periodic rodent activity despite extermination efforts. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status according to official reports for several years, the concentration of recent violations suggests persistent maintenance challenges. Historical records show various other issues over the years, including plumbing problems, scaffold concerns, and compliance matters, though many of these have been resolved or closed through inspections and repairs.