145 East 35th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

145 East 35th Street is an 8-story, 42-unit New Law tenement building in Murray Hill, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Eric Borkowski. The building has faced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns emerging around 2024-2025. Active violations from 2024-2025 include hazardous conditions related to defective electrical wiring, particularly in apartment 7FW, and multiple violations regarding the building's facade and sidewalk shed safety that have resulted in substantial fines totaling over $60,000. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of issues with sanitation (including pests and mold), water systems (heat and hot water problems), and general maintenance (including paint/plaster work), with several violations remaining open as of 2025.

Notably, there have been recurring problems with the building's facade and sidewalk shed, with multiple violation citations between 2024-2025, including failure to maintain proper safety standards and inadequate coverage. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with most recent inspections showing compliance and no current infestations. Bedbug reports from 2018 to 2024 show zero reported cases during the specified filing periods. While the building has typically passed rodent inspections, the pattern of housing maintenance violations suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The most recent rodent inspection in March 2025 was passed, indicating some maintenance success.

However, the active violations related to facade maintenance and electrical systems, combined with recent pest issues as of early 2025, suggest persistent building maintenance challenges that require ongoing attention. The building's operating history shows regular monitoring by housing authorities, with multiple inspections and violation citations, particularly focusing on facade safety and general maintenance requirements. The building has maintained relatively stable occupancy rates, with 42 units registered, and recent bedbug filings indicate effective eradication processes when needed. However, the current active violations regarding electrical safety, facade maintenance, and sidewalk shed compliance represent the most pressing ongoing maintenance issues, with associated penalties suggesting these are not being promptly addressed. The building's age and history as a New Law tenement contribute to its unique regulatory requirements, which appear to be presenting ongoing compliance challenges for current ownership.