218 East 36th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

The four-story pre-1900 Old Law tenement building at 218 East 36th Street in Murray Hill, currently owned by Aaron Hoffman, is experiencing significant ongoing maintenance issues as of late 2023. A cluster of complaints filed on September 29, 2023 documented multiple problems, including serious water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leaks), mold conditions, and paint/plaster issues, with several of these complaints resulting in HPD violations. Specifically, violations have been issued concerning water leaks, mold, and wall repair needs in Apartment 5A, including broken plaster, leaks affecting the ceiling and north wall, and mold conditions covering approximately 25 square feet.

The building has maintained a clean pest control record, with multiple annual bedbug reports (most recent December 2024) showing no infestations, and the property has passed all rodent inspections from 2010 through 2025. The building's recent history includes some notable compliance issues that have been addressed. In 2022-2023, violations related to bedbug reporting requirements were issued but subsequently closed.

An environmental control board violation from 2018 regarding construction site management resulted in a $625 fine. The property underwent some work in 2018, with permits issued for construction-related activities. Historical records show a consistent pattern of passing rodent inspections, suggesting effective pest management practices. While the building has had periodic issues requiring attention, particularly regarding water damage and maintenance in recent months, it has generally complied with most housing maintenance code requirements, as evidenced by the prompt closure of many service requests.