43 East 30th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

The 15-story commercial building at 43 East 30th Street, owned by Michael Padernacht and containing 40 units, has experienced several significant issues in recent years, particularly in relation to its heating systems. In October 2023, multiple tenants reported widespread heat and hot water problems, leading to several emergency complaints filed with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though inspectors faced difficulties accessing units for verification.

Prior to this, the building had notable safety compliance issues, including a period of structural stability concerns documented in April 2023, and multiple violations related to construction safety compliance between 2019-2022. The building's elevator systems have also required attention, with violations recorded in 2021 for maintenance issues and water accumulation problems. The property has active violations from 2023 concerning external low-pressure inspections dated between 2018-2021, indicating potential maintenance oversight.

Historical records show past complications with the building's facade work between 2019-2022, including several violations related to scaffolding and construction safety compliance, though many of these were subsequently resolved. The building has maintained a good record regarding pest control in recent years, with no bedbug infestations reported since 2019, and passed rodent inspections in 2022-2023, though some rat activity was recorded in May 2022 and late 2021. A vehicle incident in 2023 resulted in cosmetic damage to the property’s front entry, as documented in a violation issued in June 2023.