31 Downing Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

31 Downing Street is a 5-story, 18-unit residential building located in the West Village, built in 1894 and currently owned by Maria Piazza. The building has undergone several significant maintenance events in recent years, with the most concerning being a series of violations in 2023 pertaining to safety devices in Apartment 6, specifically the absence of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, which were certified as corrected by July 2023. The building experienced an unsanitary condition complaint regarding mold in June 2023, though no violations were issued following HPD's inspection.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs since 2019, with all annual reports showing zero infested units and successful eradication where applicable. The building has faced some mechanical challenges, particularly with its boiler system. In November 2021, there was a defectively operating boiler that resulted in multiple violations, including missing domestic hot water pipe insulation and corrosion issues.

This led to a subsequent Environmental Control Board (ECB) violation in May 2024 for failure to comply with the original November 2021 order, though this was resolved with a penalty of $1,250. The building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2011, with the most recent inspection in July 2024 showing compliance. Other recent service requests included a gas utility referral in March 2023, which was resolved with no violations found. The property's maintenance record shows regular adherence to housing maintenance codes, with all past violations having been addressed and closed properly.