223 Mott Street
223 Mott Street in SoHo, Manhattan, has 6 open HPD violations, 2 of them class C, and 8 of 18 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (36/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 18 units · Built 1900
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 36/100)
- 2 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 12 housing complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 8 of 18 units are rent-stabilized; 17 on the 2007 tax bill.
- Repairs: Medium (6 open, 2 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: High (19 infested units, 3 yr, re-infested), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
6 open violations: 2 class C (immediately hazardous), 4 class B, 0 class A. 6 issued in the last 12 months. 101 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2019-05-16. Newest violation issued 2026-09-29.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 2,426 days from issue to close for the 7 violations closed in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Floor or stair defect, 3rd room from the east, 5th floor. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 16, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 16), issued 2026-09-29. HPD violation 19246255
- Class C: No hot water, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 12, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 12), issued 2023-10-26. HPD violation 16334763
- Class B: Floor or stair defect, kitchen, 5th floor. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 16, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 16), issued 2026-09-25. HPD violation 19246252
- Class B: Missing or broken smoke / CO detector, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. (B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 16, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 16), issued 2026-09-25. HPD violation 19246253
- Class B: Missing or broken smoke / CO detector, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. (B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 16, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 16), issued 2026-09-25. HPD violation 19246254
- Class B: Floor or stair defect, floor, bathroom, 3rd floor. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT THE FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 9, 3rd STORY (apt 9), issued 2019-05-16. HPD violation 13068941
311 housing complaints
12 in the last 12 months, 35 in 5 years. Most common: Unsanitary Condition (9), Paint/Plaster (2), Plumbing (1).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 19 infested units in the last 3 years, including re-infestations. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 9 infested, 8 treated, 4 re-infested
- 2024: Owner reported 10 infested, 7 treated, 3 re-infested
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: Owner reported 3 infested, 3 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2021: Owner reported 3 infested, 3 treated, 1 re-infested
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 2 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (3 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
8 of 18 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 8 in 2024, 17 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 223 MOTT STREET REALTY, LLC. Head officer: TERRENCE LOWENBERG. Managing agent: SMICON REALTY MANAGEMENT, LLC. This owner has 57 buildings on record, 6 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 28, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1004940028, HPD building ID 25685. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Spring St (6), 2 min walk
- Bowery (J, Z), 3 min walk
- Prince St (R, W), 4 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 6 open (2 class C, 4 class B). 1 rent-impairing | −23 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 12 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 19 infested units, re-infested | −15 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 1 | −6 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.