471 Washington Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

The 9-story condominium building at 471 Washington Street in Tribeca, owned by Beth Markowitz and completed in 2009, has experienced several notable issues over its operating history. Most recently, in January 2025, there was a sewage odor complaint resulting in a Department of Health advisory.

The building has been subject to recurring violations related to facade maintenance, with active Environmental Control Board violations as of 2024 regarding failure to submit acceptable facade inspection reports, resulting in significant financial penalties totaling $37,500. There are also ongoing violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2021-2024, and various safety-related postings that remain unaddressed since 2018, including those concerning carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, gas leak procedures, and elevator maintenance. The building's maintenance record shows some concerning patterns, particularly regarding elevator service (with violations in 2020 and 2021) and water leak issues reported in 2018.

While the building has generally passed rodent inspections between 2010 and 2018, there were instances of rat activity reported in late 2016 and early 2010. The property also had an indoor air quality complaint regarding sewage odor in 2025 and multiple violations for failing to adequately respond to facade inspection requirements, as reflected in both Department of Buildings and Environmental Control Board records. Despite these issues, the building has maintained its certification and continues to operate, with most recent permits issued in 2020 for unspecified work.