812 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10003

The five-story, eight-unit residential building at 812 Broadway in the East Village, owned by Louisa Little, has a mixed compliance history since its construction in 1900. The most significant recent issues have centered around elevator compliance, with active violations dating from April 2019 regarding the failure to file required Category 1 inspection/test documentation from 2017.

The building has experienced several Department of Buildings (DOB) violations and complaints, particularly in 2019 when there were multiple citations related to elevator maintenance and hazardous conditions, though many of these were subsequently dismissed based on corrected defects or lack of evidence. Minor infractions included a closed complaint regarding unpermitted plumbing work (including sprinkler/standpipe issues) in March 2019, and an illegal storefront awning complaint from October 2018, both of which resulted in oath violations being served.

On a positive note, the building has maintained an excellent record in terms of pest control, with the most recent four reporting periods (covering cycles from 2020 through the end of 2024) showing zero instances of bedbug infestations, eradications, or re-infestations. The property appears to have stabilized its compliance status in recent years, with no major violations or complaints recorded since 2019, though the outstanding elevator violation from April 2019 remains the sole active violation as of the present date in July 2025. The building's historic issues seem to have been largely addressed, with most previous violations being resolved or dismissed based on evidence of corrections, though prospective tenants should note the outstanding elevator documentation non-compliance.