247 East 33rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

The 24-unit, 5-story residential building at 247 East 33rd Street in Kips Bay, owned by Jorge Bolanos, has exhibited several maintenance issues over recent years, most notably concerning heating systems and door/window conditions. The most recent open complaint, filed in May 2025, involves an unresolved door issue that has generated multiple agency investigations, though access for repairs has been a recurring challenge. The building experienced significant heating problems between 2020-2021, with documented violations of inadequate heat supply and defective radiator connections, particularly affecting apartment 1A.

Other notable issues include a mold problem (2024), a ceiling paint complaint (2024), and plumbing concerns involving slow water leaks (2019) and toilet issues (2019). The building has passed multiple rodent inspections in recent years (most recently in March 2025), indicating improved conditions, though there were earlier failures related to rodent activity in 2013. The property's history includes investigations into illegal hotel rooms (2022) and conversion complaints (2019), though no violations were confirmed in either case.

Importantly, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations over the last seven reporting periods (2021-2024), and the elevator system had a noted defect that remained active as of September 2020. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of emergency and immediate emergency complaints, particularly regarding heating and water systems, though many of these issues have been resolved through inspections and repairs. While some recent complaints remain open or were not inspected due to access issues, the overall trend suggests improvements in building maintenance, particularly regarding pest control and rodent management.