205 East 33rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

205 East 33rd Street is a 5-story, 20-unit old law tenement building located in Kips Bay and owned by Daniel Hochberg. Built in 1910, the building has recently experienced significant rodent activity, with multiple complaints and inspections throughout 2025 showing consistent rat presence, despite some inspections in 2024 passing or receiving bait treatment.

In mid-2023, the building faced several issues in apartment 18, including plumbing, toilet flushing, and water leak problems, which resulted in Class B violations. Multiple housing maintenance complaints between 2022 and 2023 highlighted various maintenance issues, including some emergency situations involving electrical lighting, water leaks, and paint/plaster concerns. The building's mechanical systems have also presented challenges, with a noted defective boiler issue in 2022 that resulted in an active ECB violation with a $625 penalty related to defective thermal spill switch and combustion air fan sail switch.

Various building systems have been the subject of complaints, including heating/hot water systems, appliances, and door security. However, it's worth noting that there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building for several years, with the most recent reports (2024 and 2023) showing zero affected units. While the building has demonstrated some responsiveness to violations and complaints, the recurring rodent activity and sporadic maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and general upkeep.