134 East 26th Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

The 8-unit, 6-story building at 134 East 26th Street in Kips Bay, owned by Jonathan Scutari and constructed in 2006, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2023. Most notably, between October and November 2023, multiple emergency complaints were recorded regarding unsanitary conditions (mold), water leaks (including a heavy flow incident), and paint/plaster issues, though no violations were issued for the first two complaints. The building has a documented pattern of water-related problems, with multiple leak complaints throughout 2023, including a heavy flow incident in September and a slow leak in October.

There have also been consistent heating and appliance issues, with violations issued in February 2023 regarding heat/hot water and an electric/gas range. The fifth floor apartment (5AB) has been the focus of recent maintenance violations, with multiple citations issued in November 2023 for defective plastered surfaces and paint issues in various rooms and hallways. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no infestations reported in the past six years (all bedbug reports from 2019-2024 show zero infested units).

Rodent inspections have consistently passed since 2010, though there were instances of rat activity noted in 2010 and 2018. A complaint regarding defective/exposed electrical wiring was filed in April 2022, but inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate. The building's maintenance history shows some improvement in recent months, with no new violations reported since November 2023, and an April 2025 rodent inspection passing as well.