31 East 31st Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

The 13-story, 92-unit commercial altered Class A building at 31 East 31st Street in Midtown, currently owned by Jeff Pisano, has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025, with eight emergency complaints filed through 311 in recent months, though HPD has repeatedly been unable to gain access for inspections. The building has also faced significant violations regarding building safety and maintenance, including active violations for failure to maintain accurate records, missing fire safety systems, inadequate ventilation, and unsanitary conditions. Notable environmental control board violations from December 2023 involved illegal occupancy issues in apartment 6D, including unauthorized bedroom conversions and missing fire safety systems, resulting in substantial penalties totaling over $12,000.

The building's entrance security has been a recurring concern, with multiple violations requiring removal of devices preventing doors from closing properly. Regular inspections have been conducted for pest control, with recent rodent inspections passing, though there have been some pest-related violations noted in 2024. Recent inspections have identified ongoing maintenance issues in apartment 5B, including problems with self-closing doors, mechanical air vents, and pest control.

The building has faced challenges with emergency access for inspections, as evidenced by multiple complaints throughout 2024 and 2025 where HPD was unable to gain entry. Several complaints regarding building systems and conditions were filed in early 2025, including concerns about scaffolding and debris, though inspections typically found no violations at the time. The property has an active violation for failing to submit required documents for various safety systems and inspections, dating back to 2024, and recent illegal conversion complaints from 2024 also resulted in failed inspections due to access issues. While the building has generally maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing minimal infestation history, the heat and hot water reliability issues remain the most pressing and recurring concern for residents.