175 Thompson Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

175 Thompson Street, a 6-story New Law tenement in Greenwich Village built in 1902, currently owned by Eric Borkowski, has been experiencing persistent maintenance issues throughout 2025. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heat and hot water complaints in April 2025, with multiple reports for both the entire building and individual apartments, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspections. Currently, thereare three open complaints regarding paint/plaster issues on walls and ceilings.

In late 2024, the building received violations related to self-closing doors, requiring repairs in Apartments 1 and 23, along with defective floor tiles in Apartment 1. There is an active ECB violation from 2021 regarding ceiling issues in Apartment 23, with an imposed penalty of $3,125. The building's recent history shows a concerning pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2025, when multiple emergencies regarding heat and water systems were reported.

Previous violations include issues with safety systems in 2024, including defective smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detecting devices in Apartment 23. The building underwent significant scrutiny in 2018 during facade work, resulting in multiple violations related to scaffold safety and work permits, though these have since been resolved. Recent inspections show compliance with rodent control measures, with multiple bait applications throughout 2023, and all bedbug reporting periods from 2019-2024 indicate zero infested units. While some historical violations have been resolved, the building currently faces ongoing maintenance issues that require ongoing attention and resolution.