704 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10003

704 Broadway is an 11-story, 10-unit residential building in NoHo, constructed in 1895 and currently owned by Walter Thomas. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past few years, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. In January 2021, residents reported heat and hot water issues throughout the entire building, though inspectors from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) were unable to gain access for inspection.

Additionally, between 2021 and 2023, the building was cited multiple times for failing to file required annual bedbug reports, though recent filings for 2024 show "0" units reported as infested, indicating successful monitoring since then. The building's elevator systems also appear to have required attention, with violations issued in 2019 for multiple devices on the property and associated safety concerns, though these were resolved. The property has faced recurring issues with energy benchmarking compliance, receiving violations between 2021 and 2023 for failing to submit required energy use reports and display energy efficiency scores.

An Environmental Control Board violation in 2019 resulted in a $1,250 penalty related to elevator maintenance concerns. Despite these challenges, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2012 through 2025, demonstrating effective pest management practices. Recent inspections and filings indicate improved compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with filings for 2024 showing "0" infested units. The building has also undergone various permitted work, with multiple construction and maintenance permits issued between 2019 and 2020, suggesting active management of building systems and infrastructure.