605 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

The 6-unit residential building at 605 2nd Avenue in Kips Bay, owned by Eric Szeto, was constructed in 1910 and stands 4 stories tall as an Old Law Tenement. The property has experienced multiple significant issues over recent years, most notably a food establishment letter grading complaint filed in June 2025 that is currently in progress. In 2022, multiple complaints were filed regarding various appliance and building system failures, including issues with mailboxes, electric/gas ranges, and the intercom system, though inspections did not result in violations.

The building's maintenance record shows persistent safety and compliance concerns, with several open violations remaining from August 2022 related to building safety signage and maintenance requirements. Historical data indicates more serious concerns from 2019, including multiple violations related to illegal occupancy and safety systems, particularly concerning Apartments 4 and 5. These violations involved lack of required fire safety systems for transient use, obstructed exit passageways, and unauthorized conversions of units.

The property has faced several Department of Buildings and Environmental Control Board violations between 2019-2020 for work conducted without proper permits, particularly regarding plumbing and mechanical work in commercial spaces. Recent inspections show consistent rodent control compliance, and the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no units reported as infested in any of the past four annual filings. While there have been multiple violations and complaints over the years, many have been closed or dismissed, and recent inspections (including a March 2025 rodent inspection) have shown passing results. The building has also filed its bedbug reports consistently, showing no infestations since 2019.