250 Lafayette Street, Manhattan

Commercial loading, street vending, and ground-floor exhaust define the immediate surroundings of this Lafayette Street loft.

A 19th-century SoHo loft building sitting directly above one of the most intense commercial loading and sidewalk vendor stretches in the neighborhood. Three things to know:

Curb loading and sidewalk vendors dominate the surrounding blocks. 1,034 illegal parking calls were logged within three blocks over the last 12 months, mostly posted sign violations and blocked hydrants. Combined with 211 vendor enforcement complaints, the curb space sees heavy commercial loading, double-parking, and street vendor activity.

Ground-floor food venting and air quality calls cluster along the block. 33 food establishment complaints and 15 air quality calls were logged within three blocks over the past year. In mixed-use loft corridors, commercial kitchen exhaust and food prep venting can carry odor and heat directly up shaftways or back windows.

Quieter signals on this building and the blocks around it:

• 188 street noise calls logged within three blocks over the past 12 months, mostly loud music.
• 37 outdoor dining and 37 encampment complaints recorded within three blocks in the last year.
• 74 for-hire vehicle complaints logged in the three blocks around the building over the past year.

250 Lafayette Street is a 1-unit building in Manhattan, New York City (BBL 1004960027). This building is associated with Chen Foundation, Inc.. Brix does not yet have a current violation read for this property (not enough recent data), along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.

Built in 1866, this office building sits in Manhattan and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.

The building last changed hands on August 22, 2002, according to recorded deeds.

Brix score: 100/100. View the Building Report on Brix.

See every NYC building owned by Chen Foundation, Inc. on the landlord portfolio page.