140 East 31st Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

140 East 31st Street is a 6-story, 35-unit residential building in Kips Bay, built in 1910 and currently owned by 138-140 LLC. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most prominent concerns being related to water systems, building safety, and sanitation. In the past year alone (2023-2024), there have been multiple complaints regarding water leaks, mold, and a smoke detector access issue that HPD could not inspect.

The building has documented violations related to self-closing doors and fire safety, particularly concerning public hallway doors on the first story, with a recent violation in April 2024 for defective fire doors in public stair areas. There is also an active violation regarding failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection. Previous maintenance issues include heat and hot water problems in 2021, unsanitary conditions involving pests in 2022, and a mouse infestation complaint from 2019 that remains open.

The building has faced infrastructure challenges as evidenced by complaints about the boiler system in 2022, illegal conversions, and concerns about elevator service. However, it is worth noting that the building has passed recent rodent inspections (2025) and has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in its annual filings from 2021 through 2024. While the property has had its share of maintenance issues, many have been resolved through inspections, though several violations remain active as of 2025, particularly concerning safety systems and required inspections.