199 Prince Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

199 Prince Street is a 6-story, 27-unit New Law Tenement building located in SoHo, constructed in 1906. The building has experienced several concerning incidents in recent years, most notably a rodent sighting in April 2024 that prompted health department violations and follow-up inspections. There have been multiple food establishment-related complaints over the past two years, including rodent and insect issues, though these were administratively closed after being addressed.

The building faced significant maintenance challenges in 2019, including a heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire building, and several violations related to unauthorized construction work, tenant protection plan noncompliance, and illegal signage. These violations resulted in penalties totaling over $5,000, though records indicate they were resolved. The Department of Buildings has conducted various inspections and investigations, including plumbing issues in 2022 and a gas utility referral in late 2021.

While the building has shown consistent attention to rodent control, passing multiple inspections in 2025, 2024, and previous years, there was a recorded instance of rat activity in April 2024. Bedbug reports show no infestations in the past six years, and recent inspections have generally resulted in passing grades. The property owner, Eugene Cordano, appears to be actively managing the building based on the resolution of many complaints and the absence of any recent recurring violations since 2019. The most recent rodent-related violation in 2024 is the most significant quality-of-life concern on record, though the building has maintained compliance in recent inspections.