213 East 25th Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

213 East 25th Street is a 5-story, 22-unit residential building constructed in 1950 in the Kips Bay neighborhood, currently owned by John Ilibassi. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a heating and hot water system failure in January 2025 that affected the entire building, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The property has a documented history of rodent problems, with multiple complaints filed between 2019-2020, and more recently in July 2025, where rat activity was noted during an initial inspection, though the building passed a subsequent compliance inspection.

Bedbug activity has been sporadic, with the most recent report from December 2024 indicating one infested unit that was treated and eradicated. The building's maintenance record shows some positive developments, particularly regarding bedbug management, with successful eradications in various units over the years. However, the property has faced ongoing challenges with both rodent infestations and heating system reliability.

The Department of Buildings recorded one complaint in September 2023 regarding unauthorized work in an occupied multiple dwelling, though no violations were found upon inspection. The building's history of rodent violations shows a pattern of initial inspection failures followed by compliance successes, suggesting some responsive measures have been implemented. The property's multiple heat and hot water complaints, including the most recent 2025 incident, indicate ongoing infrastructure challenges that affect basic resident amenities.