208 East 31st Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

208 East 31st Street is a 4-story, 9-unit residential building located in Kips Bay, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Trpg 208-210 E 31 Llc. The building is currently facing multiple unresolved issues, with the most concerning being recent complaints filed in November 2024 regarding mold and wall conditions, for which HPD was unable to complete inspections. These recent complaints follow a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly in Apartment 2R, which has multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations from August 2022, including issues with water leaks, broken floor tiles, plaster surfaces, walls and ceiling conditions, glass window panes, and a reported mouse infestation.

The building's maintenance history shows a mix of both resolved and ongoing issues. In 2022, there were several complaints regarding various maintenance problems including paint/plaster issues, water leaks, unsanitary conditions, and plumbing concerns, most of which were closed promptly. More recently, the building has maintained a bedbug-free record from 2018 to the present, with no reported infestations in the past seven years.

Rodent inspections have shown passing results for most inspections from 2016 through 2025, with only two instances of rat activity noted in 2018 and 2019. An Environmental Control Board violation from 2018 regarding non-compliance with a commissioner's order was resolved with a $625 penalty. The building has experienced recurring issues with wall conditions and other maintenance concerns, as evidenced by recent complaints and historical data, indicating a pattern of persistent maintenance challenges that require ongoing attention.