51 Morton Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

51 Morton Street is a 4-story, 21-unit old law tenement building located in the West Village and owned by Solomon Rokowsky since its construction in 1874. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, most notably in late 2021 and 2019 when emergency complaints were filed regarding no services throughout the entire building, though inspections found the systems operational at the time. Recent significant violations were recorded in 2024, including multiple safety concerns in apartment 1C such as missing carbon monoxide detectors, defective self-closing doors, and ceiling damage.

The building has had persistent rodent issues, with inspections showing varying results between 2021 and 2024, though recent inspections in 2024 passed. Multiple NYC Department of Buildings compliance checks have noted concerns, particularly regarding building entrance security and maintenance in 2024, though prior inspections of sidewalk sheds in 2022-2023 found no violations. The property's maintenance history reveals various repair needs, including pest management, ceiling repairs, and appliance issues throughout 2021-2024.

While the building has had multiple 311 complaints regarding various issues, most were resolved without violation findings. Notably, there have been no recorded bedbug infestations in recent years, with all annual reports from 2019-2024 showing zero affected units. Recent inspections and violations have focused on building safety systems, including required self-closing doors and safety detectors, with inspectors noting these issues were certified as corrected between May and June 2024. The building has also experienced occasional plumbing and drainage issues, with one complaint in late 2021 regarding improper drainage that required multiple inspection attempts for access.