229 East 31st Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

This four-story, five-unit Old Law Tenement building at 229 East 31st Street in Kips Bay, owned by Ignatius Cuttita, has experienced various maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns centering around mold problems reported in late 2023 that were officially closed in December 2023 following HPD inspection, though no violations were issued. In December 2023, violations were documented regarding safety concerns at the building entrance, specifically a door stopper preventing self-closing of the entrance door and a defective glass pane, though these violations were later certified as closed in early 2024.

The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2019, with all annual reports showing zero infested units, and consistent rodent inspection results demonstrate ongoing pest control success, having passed all inspections from 2010 through 2025. The building's history shows regular compliance with various housing maintenance requirements, including timely bedbug reporting and annual rodent inspections.

While the recent mold and entrance safety issues indicate some ongoing maintenance challenges, the building's long-term record shows a generally responsible ownership pattern regarding pest control and violation resolution. The property, dating back to 1900, has maintained a relatively stable 5-unit configuration throughout its history, with the most pressing recent concerns being the entrance safety features and the temporary mold issue, which appears to have been adequately addressed through official channels.