220 East 27th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

220 East 27th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building in Kips Bay, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by David Sohayegh. The building has experienced several recurring issues over recent years, most notably with heating systems, door security, and sanitation conditions. In June 2025, an emergency door-related complaint was recorded and remains open.

The building has undergone multiple heat/hot water emergencies, with significant incidents in 2021 and 2024, though heat and hot water were reported restored during inspections. Sanitation concerns have been frequent, including multiple garbage/recycling storage issues (2024, 2023, 2021), mold problems (2023), and a rat sighting (2023) that prompted follow-up inspections. Multiple housing maintenance violations were documented in 2023-2024, including issues with self-closing doors, roof leaks, and ceiling maintenance needs in common areas and specific units.

The property has shown a pattern of rodent-related challenges, though inspections in 2025-2024 indicate some improvement, with a passed compliance inspection in May 2025. The building's management has taken steps to address various issues, as evidenced by the closure of multiple violations and complaints, though some matters, like the recent door complaint, remain pending resolution. Importantly, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases from 2021 through 2025. Recent permit activity suggests ongoing maintenance and management attention to building infrastructure, with several work permits issued between 2018-2019.