141 East 33rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

141 East 33rd Street, owned by Richard Cohen, is a 16-story, 120-unit residential building in Kips Bay, constructed in 1960. The building has experienced several significant infrastructure issues over the past few years, most notably recurring heat and hot water problems, with complaints documented in November 2023 and May 2023, both affecting the entire building. While some of these issues were resolved, inspectors were unable to access units for verification in November 2023.

In 2021, multiple violations were recorded related to building safety, including defective self-closing doors in stairwells, inadequate garbage/recycling storage conditions, and issues with fire safety equipment. A notable incident occurred in March 2021 involving concerns about falling debris, which led to an ECB violation and a $2,500 penalty related to facade protection. The building has maintained a consistent record of pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported since 2019, and passed rodent inspections in 2025, 2018, and 2016.

Various permits for maintenance and repair work have been issued over the years, with the most recent permits for exterior work in late 2022. While there have been multiple code violations in recent years, most have been resolved through proper remediation. The most recent inspection in March 2024 identified a door latch issue at the west bulkhead door on the 16th story. The building's management has generally addressed violations when cited, as evidenced by their closure through certification processes.