324 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10012

The 4-story, 3-unit building at 324 Bowery, built in 1869 and owned by Daniel Hochberg, has experienced persistent heating system challenges in recent years, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints filed throughout 2024 and prior years. Most recently, in November 2024, there were two simultaneous heat-related complaints - one for the entire building and another for a specific apartment - though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection in both cases. The building has a recurring pattern of heating system access issues, with similar situations documented in 2023, 2021, and multiple instances in 2020.

The property has maintained a generally good record regarding pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years (2021-2025), and consistent passing grades on rodent inspections from 2012 to 2024. Recent safety concerns were addressed in November 2024 with a violation issued regarding the fire escape ladder at the west stack on the building's front. A series of building-wide violations and complaints were documented in 2021, including issues with hot water access in Apartment 2, heating system access concerns, and various maintenance matters in the fourth story common areas.

The building's management has generally responded to violations when issued, though some complaints remain open as of the latest data, particularly regarding the intercom system. The most recent bedbug reporting period (2024-2025) shows zero infested units, maintaining the property's recent history of successful pest management. Multiple permits were issued between 2018-2019 for various building work, suggesting regular maintenance and improvements are being carried out. While the building has periodic maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat systems, it has demonstrated compliance with major health and safety requirements, including regular rodent inspections and timely bedbug reporting.