54 Barrow Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

54 Barrow Street is a 5-story, 20-unit old law tenement building located in the West Village, constructed in 1891 and currently owned by Tara Dexter. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, most recently documented in January 2025, though these complaints were resolved promptly. There have been persistent pest-related problems, with multiple complaints about pest infestations between 2020 and 2023, including violations issued in 2022.

Recent safety concerns were recorded in December 2023 involving a broken window guard, while issues regarding mold and garbage storage were reported throughout 2023. The building has three open violations as of January 2023 in apartment 2D, concerning broken bricks, missing smoke detectors, and missing carbon monoxide detectors. It also has multiple historical violations, including an active ECB violation from 2018 regarding an inoperable fire exit device, and various penalty-related issues concerning false certifications on job applications. The property has maintained regular rodent inspection compliance, passing all inspections since 2016.

Bedbug reports from 2020 through 2024 consistently show zero infested units. While the building has had various maintenance issues over the years, including problems with doors, windows, and unsanitary conditions, many of these complaints have been resolved through HPD intervention. The most recent regulatory submissions regarding bedbugs indicate there have been no infestations or eradications in the past three reporting periods (2022-2024), suggesting improved pest management conditions. The building's 311 service request history shows a mix of emergency and non-emergency complaints, with most issues being addressed through official inspections and resolutions.