136 Watts Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

Located in Tribeca, 136 Watts Street is a 6-story, 5-unit commercial building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Divya Rashad. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past five years, with particular concern regarding elevator functionality and rodent infestations. Most notably, there have been three documented instances of "No Alternate Service" elevator violations in 2019 and 2021, with the latter resulting in a penalty related to electrical terminal issues.

The building experienced repeated rodent problems in 2018-2019, with multiple complaint reports and inspection results indicating rat activity requiring bait application, though subsequent inspections showed improvement with passed compliance checks. Multiple environmental control board violations were recorded in 2019, including issues with fire safety equipment, unauthorized gas installation, and plumbing work that required correction, along with an active violation regarding construction work not conforming to approved documents. Recent records from December 2024 and earlier show no bedbug infestations in the building over the past seven reporting periods, suggesting effective pest management.

The property has undergone various permitting activities, with permits issued between 2018 and 2022 for unspecified work. While there have been multiple violations and safety concerns in recent years, the building's management has generally addressed these issues, as indicated by the resolution of most violations and the absence of recent pest problems. The most significant and persistent issues appear to have occurred during 2018-2019, with more recent records showing improved conditions and fewer documented problems.