16 East 23rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

This 7-story, 7-unit residential building located at 16 East 23rd Street in the Flatiron District, owned by Alexander Sari, has experienced several notable incidents and maintenance issues over the past several years. The building, constructed in 1900, has maintained a consistent record of proper bedbug management, with all annual reports from 2019 to 2024 showing zero infested or re-infested units. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with violations and complaints in 2019 and 2021 regarding defects and emergency stop switch damage, resulting in penalties totaling $2,250.

In 2022, there was a heat and hot water complaint for the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. The building's commercial space has faced periodic health-related incidents, including multiple food establishment complaints in 2023 and prior years involving rodents/insects/garbage and food temperature issues. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has periodically inspected the establishment and found some violations, though these were generally addressed promptly.

There was a significant housing maintenance violation in 2022 regarding the failure to file an annual bedbug report, though this was marked as a Class A violation, requiring prompt attention. The building's maintenance history shows regular compliance with rodent inspections from 2010 to 2014, all passing without issue. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, most recent violations appear to be resolved, and the property has maintained good records of addressing health department concerns when raised.