64 East 34th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

64 East 34th Street, a 6-story, 13-unit building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Joseph Jemal, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant problems centering around heat and hot water systems. Most recently, in April 2025, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues affecting both the entire building and individual apartments, though inspectors were often unable to gain access for verification. The building has also faced water supply problems in March 2025, and three separate mold-related complaints were filed in early March 2025, though inspections did not result in violations.

In terms of structural and safety concerns, more serious issues remain unresolved from 2019, including a violation regarding a water leak and multiple safety notice requirements that were not properly posted in the first-story public area. The building's recent history has also been marred by significant issues regarding improper use of the property. An Environmental Control Board violation from 2023 noted illegal occupancy and unlicensed physical treatment establishment activities on the 2nd floor, with penalties totaling $18,250 related to failure to maintain required natural light and ventilation for bedrooms.

There have been consistent heating system problems, with emergency complaints about heat and hot water service occurring regularly, including incidents in December 2024. While the building appears to have recently passed rodent inspections as of 2024-2025, there was evidence of rat activity documented in earlier inspections from 2019 through 2020. The property also has a history of bedbug reporting compliance, with no reported infestations between November 2022 and October 2023, and previous annual filings between 2021-2023 showing no infestation during the reporting periods.