26 Perry Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

26 Perry Street is a five-story, 15-unit tenement building constructed in 1889 and currently owned by Magdalena Kosz. The property has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, most notably in 2024 when multiple violations were documented in Apartment 4C, including issues with mice infestation, broken plaster surfaces, bathroom tile problems, and missing carbon monoxide detectors. The building has also faced electrical safety concerns, with active violations issued in August 2024 for ungrounded light fixtures and unauthorized electrical work, resulting in $8,000 in combined penalties.

Recent inspection patterns show some improvement in pest management, with the most recent rodent inspection in March 2025 passing, though previous inspections in 2023 had documented rat activity. The building has a history of maintenance complaints that have impacted resident comfort and safety. Between 2024-2025, there were multiple 311 service requests related to electrical wiring and wall conditions, though most were resolved without violations, except for two sets of violations issued in August 2024 for unsanitary conditions (pests) and wall issues.

The property has also documented a pattern of bedbug activity, with the most recent infestation reported in July 2025, though records indicate successful eradication. Building systems have experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, including issues with building entrance door mechanisms and various interior maintenance problems that suggest a need for continued attention to basic building upkeep. The property's age and historical designation as an Old Law Tenement provide context for its current condition, though the frequency and nature of recent complaints indicate persistent maintenance challenges that significantly affect resident quality of life.