228 East 36th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

The five-story, 20-unit tenement at 228 East 36th Street in Murray Hill, owned by Henry Birman and constructed in 1910, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over recent years, particularly between 2021 and 2022. The building has documented multiple electrical issues, including power outages and problems with outlets and electric ranges, with several HPD inspection requests showing inability to gain access for inspection. Plumbing complaints regarding water supply and bathtub/shower issues were reported in late 2021 and early 2022.

A concerning heat and hot water complaint from December 2021 also showed lack of access for inspection. More recent violations from December 2023 indicate some safety concerns, including missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 1D, as well as issues with self-closing doors and illegal locking devices. However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs, with all reports from 2019 to 2025 showing zero infested units, and rodent inspections have consistently passed since 2010.

The property has undergone some improvements, as evidenced by permits issued in 2019 for plumbing and electrical work. Despite the recurring maintenance issues, particularly during 2021-2022, many of the earlier violations and complaints have been resolved, with most recent violations from late 2023 showing as closed following inspection. The building's management has complied with requiring certification of vital systems, though there remain some open issues from the more recent inspection regarding safety devices and door mechanisms. Regular bedbug reporting and rodent inspections indicate proactive management of these specific pest control issues, with all inspections passing.