235 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

235 2nd Avenue is a 5-story, 33-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Yusuf Bildirici. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed between April and May 2025, affecting the entire building and requiring emergency responses from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). While many of these complaints were ultimately resolved with the restoration of services, the frequency and pattern indicate an ongoing maintenance concern.

Prior to these incidents, the building had various safety and maintenance issues addressed throughout 2024, including problems with self-closing doors (notably in February and December 2024), a defective fire escape tread, and heating system access issues in December 2024. The building's heating system seemed to present challenges, as evidenced by a Boiler-related complaint in December 2021. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections from 2022 through 2025, with the most recent inspections in June and July 2025 showing rat activity and bait application.

A comprehensive review of bedbug reports shows minimal infestation history, with only one reported case in 2021, though there were multiple reports in subsequent years that listed "0" for infested units, suggesting effective eradication. The building's violation history indicates prompt attention to safety concerns, with most violations being certified as resolved between late 2024 and early 2025. These included issues with heating systems, door safety, and a broken glass pane in the entrance door. While the building has faced multiple maintenance challenges, particularly regarding its heating system, the property management has generally addressed violations within the required timeframes when cited by authorities.