430 Lafayette Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

The five-story, eight-unit building at 430 Lafayette Street in NoHo, owned by Heather Coleman and built in 1833, has experienced several notable issues in recent years that may impact resident comfort and safety. Most recently, in November 2023, there was an indoor air quality complaint regarding construction dust, which resulted in the owner receiving an advisory from DOHMH.

Between October 2021 and March 2021, multiple maintenance issues were reported and verified, including problems with heat/hot water, roofing, water leaks, paint/plaster damage, plumbing, and door/window issues, with some complaints being designated as emergencies. The building has also faced compliance challenges, particularly regarding vaccination mandate enforcement in 2021-2022, and there are two open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021 concerning window and door self-closing mechanisms in Apartment 3R. The property has a history of mechanical and occupancy-related violations, with multiple active ECB violations from 2019 relating to unauthorized work, improper occupancy, and failure to file necessary documentation, which carry associated penalties.

However, the building has maintained a clean record regarding pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in recent annual filings from 2022 through 2024. Regular rodent inspections have consistently passed since at least 2012, suggesting effective pest management. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, most have been addressed through proper channels, and recent inspections indicate improved compliance with building codes, as evidenced by the dismissal of some violations in 2023 related to external low-pressure inspections.