100 Charlton Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

The 16-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 100 Charlton Street in SoHo, owned by Kevin Lalezarian, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, between 2022-2023, the building faced recurring problems with its buzzer/intercom system, resulting in multiple complaints and violations, particularly affecting Apartment 12. In 2022-2023, there were also critical safety concerns including a water leak (April 2023), heat/hot water issues (August 2022), and carbon monoxide detector problems (August 2022). Apartment 12 had documented violations including a mouse infestation (December 2022), water leak evidence, and multiple code compliance issues with doors, windows, and interior conditions.

Recent inspections have shown some progress in addressing these issues, with the most recent rodent inspection in July 2024 passing, though there was significant pest baiting conducted throughout 2023. The building has undergone various permit activities, with multiple permits issued between 2021-2024 for different types of work, suggesting ongoing maintenance and repair efforts. Historical records from 2019-2020 show several compliance issues related to construction work, including violations regarding unobstructed exit passageways and temporary construction office usage of residential units, though these appear to have been resolved. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations from 2021-2024, with no reported cases during the past five years of monitoring.

The building's management has received multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly affecting Apartment 12, with issues ranging from defective doors to problems with wall surfaces and intercom systems. While many of these violations have been closed, records indicate some historical patterns of maintenance challenges, particularly during 2022-2023. The property has also undergone regular rodent inspections and treatment, with most recent inspections showing improved conditions. The most recent building file inspection on February 13, 2024, cited a C-class violation regarding a defective fire door at the south public hall, though this was subsequently certified for correction.