219 East 23rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

This 20-unit, 6-story old law tenement building located at 219 East 23rd Street in Kips Bay, built in 1920 and currently owned by Nia Shields, has experienced a pattern of maintenance issues in recent months. As of July 2025, there are multiple open complaints, including issues with paint and plaster on walls, door problems, electrical outlet or switch issues, and a door maintenance concern. The building has also faced several heating and hot water problems earlier in 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed in March and January, though some were subsequently resolved.

Recent inspections indicated several code violations, including a broken entrance door latch, ceiling and wall maintenance issues in the 6th story hallway, and fire safety concerns with the fire escape system's treads. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing concerns with basic systems and safety features. Notable violations were documented in late 2024 regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detector functionality in Apartment 12, and mold and plaster issues in Apartment 6 were noted in August 2023.

A significant safety finding occurred in 2021 regarding fire escape defects that required repair. Despite these challenges, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building since 2018, and recent rodent inspections in 2025 showed compliance. The property underwent several safety inspections and handled various repairs throughout 2024-2025, though some inspection attempts were met with access issues, resulting in open complaints.