873 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 8-story Old Law Tenement at 873 Broadway in Chelsea, built in 1880 and currently owned by Charles Byrne, has experienced several notable issues in recent years, particularly regarding health and safety compliance. Most concerning are the building's ongoing violations related to the Failure to File Inspection Reports (FISP Cycle 9B Technical Report) as of February 2023, and multiple recent Department of Health and Mental Hygiene complaints in 2024, including issues with food establishment permits and inspections.

The building has a history of plumbing and gas piping concerns, particularly during 2020 with violations regarding improper installation and lack of seismic bracing, though some of these were later dismissed. There have also been recurring issues with unauthorized work in occupied multiple dwelling units, as evidenced by three separate complaints in 2024 and 2021, and multiple electrical safety concerns in 2022 where inspectors were unable to gain access, though no violations were warranted upon inspection. The property has shown some improvement in addressing violations, as demonstrated by the dismissal of certain elevator-related violations from 2019 regarding failure to correct defects from 2017 inspections, and a 2021 hazardous violation.

Numerous food establishment complaints between 2019 and 2024, including those related to toilet facilities, rodent issues, and food poisoning, suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and health compliance. The building's most recent activity has primarily focused on food service-related issues, with multiple complaints regarding permits, licenses, and sanitation matters that were ultimately closed through departmental inspections. While many complaints have been addressed and closed, the presence of multiple active violations and historical compliance issues suggests ongoing monitoring of the building's maintenance and safety record would be prudent.