223 East 28th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

The five-story, 20-unit old law tenement building at 223 East 28th Street in Kips Bay, owned by Eric Nelson, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in 2025, there was a heavy water leak complaint that was investigated by HPD but did not result in any violations. In 2024, the building faced multiple challenges including unsanitary conditions related to pests (documented violations in Apartment 4RE) and two emergency heat/hot water complaints affecting the entire building - one of which could not be inspected due to lack of access.

The building has a documented history of pest infestations, particularly during 2021-2024, with violations recorded in multiple apartments (including 3FW and 4RE). The property has also faced infrastructural issues, including plumbing problems documented in late 2020. Safety concerns were highlighted in 2021 when violations were issued for obstructed fire escape egress due to flower pots on balconies.

More recently, in mid-2025, rodent activity was recorded during inspections, though bait was applied as a mitigation measure. The building's management has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance, with most recent reports (2024-2025) indicating no current infestations, though there was one documented case in 2021 that was noted as eradicated. The property has demonstrated some limitations in inspection access, as evidenced in multiple instances where HPD could not gain entry to investigate reported conditions. However, recent years show improved compliance with addressing violations once identified, as evidenced by the "closed" status on most violations, though the timeline for resolution varies.