34 East 22nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

The 5-story, 8-unit building at 34 East 22nd Street in the Flatiron District, owned by Laurie Lederman and constructed in 1920, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly in 2022. Most notably, there were two simultaneous reports in April 2022 regarding indoor air quality problems, specifically dust from construction and chemical vapors, followed by a May complaint about mold that was classified as an emergency but could not be inspected by HPD.

The building has also faced regulatory challenges, with Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2022, 2023, and 2024 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though records indicate no actual infestations occurred during these periods. In 2021, there were significant boiler-related issues, including violations for an unregistered boiler and rotted pipe concerns, though these were resolved with penalties totaling $312. The property has demonstrated consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2019, showing no instances of infestation during that time.

Historical records from 2009 show multiple violations in Apartment 4R related to water damage, plaster surfaces, and repair needs in various rooms and the bathroom, though these were all certified as corrected by 2018. The building has maintained a good record regarding rodent inspections, passing all inspections conducted between 2010 and 2014. While the recent air quality and mold issues in 2022 raise some concerns about maintenance responsiveness, the absence of recurring pest issues and the resolution of boiler violations suggest some level of attention to building systems when problems are identified.