215 East 26th Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

The 5-story, 18-unit New Law Tenement building at 215 East 26th Street in Kips Bay, owned by Constantinos Kaimakliotis, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a heat and hot water emergency in late November 2023 that required HPD intervention, though heat and hot water service was reportedly restored during their response. The building currently has an open Department of Buildings (DOB) violation from June 2023 regarding the failure to file the 2018 external low-pressure inspection, which remains active as of April 2024.

While the building maintains an acceptable record in terms of pest management, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years and consistent rodent inspection pass rates (180-2025), it has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, including a late 2023 notice requiring timely submission of annual bedbug reports. The building's history shows an ongoing pattern of maintenance issues requiring attention, with the most recent concerns focusing on heating systems and compliance with safety inspections. Earlier records from 2018-2019 indicate various plumbing and alteration work permits were issued, suggesting some ongoing infrastructure maintenance.

The property has maintained a proactive approach to pest control, as evidenced by the consistent filing of bedbug reports showing no infestations. Regular rodent inspections from 2010 through 2025 have consistently passed, indicating effective management of vermin control. The presence of both emergency and non-emergency housing maintenance code complaints suggests varying levels of building system responsiveness, with the most recent heat-related issues being particularly noteworthy given their impact on resident comfort.