163 West 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

163 West 10th Street, a 5-story, 16-unit Old Law Tenement built in 1886 and currently owned by James Lee, has experienced several notable events in recent years, particularly concerning building systems and safety. Most recently, in December 2024, the building had a heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire structure, which was resolved promptly within one day. The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections from 2019 through 2024, with the exception of initial inspections in early 2022 showing rat activity.

Several significant building permits were issued between 2018-2019, primarily for electrical work. In 2019, a building-related vehicle impact violation was recorded but has not been resolved on record by October 2023. The property has demonstrated good pest management practices, with consistent reports showing zero bedbug activity from 2019 through 2024.

However, there was one documented incident of vaccine mandate non-compliance in February 2022. Historical records from 2018-2023 show generally good maintenance of building systems, though the heat/hot water emergency in 2024 highlights potential vulnerabilities in building infrastructure. The front entrance lighting violation documented in 2019, while resolved, indicates past attention was needed for building safety features. The building has maintained regular compliance with housing maintenance codes, with the most recent violations being promptly addressed and closed.