500 Hudson Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

500 Hudson Street, a historic 4-story building constructed in 1827, has experienced recurring heating system issues, with the most recent complaints in October 2024 indicating building-wide heat and hot water problems. This pattern is notable, as similar complaints were recorded in November 2023 and November 2022, though the latter was resolved when tenants reported restoration of services.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including a significant set of violations documented in July 2024 affecting Apartment 1, where multiple issues were identified including defective self-closing doors, malfunctioning carbon monoxide detectors, issues with smoke detectors, plaster damage in the bathroom ceiling, and a roach infestation, though all these violations were subsequently closed. Historical data shows some construction-related complaints in 2020, but inspectors were unable to gain access to the property for verification. The building's recent history shows consistent attention to pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations since 2019, and the most recent rodent inspection in March 2025 showing compliance.

However, there have been periodic rodent-related inspection failures noted in 2023 and 2018, suggesting occasional challenges with pest management. While the building's infrastructure is evidently aging, as evidenced by persistent heating system issues and various maintenance violations, the property management has generally responded to violations, as demonstrated by the certification of repairs in September 2024 regarding safety devices in Apartment 1. It's worth noting that multiple 311 service requests have been filed regarding building conditions, though not all result in violations, indicating varying levels of building maintenance and response over time.