18 East 33rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

The five-story, nine-unit residential building at 18 East 33rd Street in Midtown, owned by Eric Schwartz, has experienced recurring heating system problems throughout 2025, particularly evident from February to April when multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints were filed, indicating systematic heating issues affecting the entire building. More recently, in May 2025, there was a complaint regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests, though HPD was unable to complete an inspection.

The building's maintenance history reveals several concerning patterns, including three consecutive years (2022-2024) of failing to submit the required annual bedbug report, though the most recent reports from 2025 show no reported infestations. The property has experienced issues with building access and boiler maintenance, as evidenced by complaints in 2021 and 2025 about defective/inoperative systems, and an active Environmental Control Board violation from 2021 relating to boiler and water heater safety features, with a fine of $625. Historical records show persistent rodent activity in 2010, 2011, 2018, and most recently in 2025, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges, though there were periods of compliance as well.

Between 2021 and 2022, the building faced several safety-related violations, including problems with heat supply to unit 4F, improper door self-closing mechanisms, and missing smoke detectors, many of which are now marked as closed. Despite these numerous issues, including multiple unaddressed heating complaints and safety violations, the building has maintained its Class A designation as a HERETOFORE CONVERTED property since its construction in 1925. While the current bedbug reporting shows no active infestations, the building's history of heating system failures, pest problems, and various code violations raises concerns about ongoing maintenance and resident comfort.