121 East 31st Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

121 East 31st Street is a 12-story, 96-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930 and owned by Jay Wartski. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with complaints logged in both 2018 and 2020, though in both instances tenants reported restoration of services shortly after complaints were made. The property has also faced several plumbing issues, particularly affecting unit 2H, with documented violations in 2018 related to sinks and bathtubs, though these were subsequently addressed.

Pest control has been a significant concern, with rodent activity reported in 2018 and 2020, the latter resulting in violations, though a compliance inspection in November 2020 passed without issues. The building's maintenance of exterior walls has been under scrutiny, with multiple violations between 2018 and 2023 regarding the condition of the facade and failure to submit required examination reports. Recent building records show consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2019 to present, with no infestations reported since 2017-2018 when two units were affected.

The property has maintained an active record of addressing violations, though some past issues have resulted in fines or penalties, such as a 2023 violation for a broken window in apartment 4D with a $1,280 penalty that has since been resolved. The building's management has demonstrated responsiveness to most emergency complaints, though the pattern of recurring heat and plumbing issues suggests some systemic infrastructure challenges. The most recent bedbug report (2025) and other inspections indicate current conditions are being proactively monitored and maintained, with most recent violations being promptly addressed once identified.