239 East 39th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

This 4-story, 8-unit building located at 239 East 39th Street in Murray Hill, currently owned by Magdalena Kosz, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in 2025, with two emergency complaints filed in April and March of that year, though inspections were either unable to access units or conditions were reportedly corrected. A significant cluster of maintenance issues was documented in December 2022, including problems with doors/windows, plumbing (basin/sink), appliance (refrigerator), and reported unsanitary conditions involving pests, though no violations were issued following Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspections.

The building has encountered issues with building safety and maintenance standards in the past, including a 2020 complaint regarding improperly installed air conditioner brackets resulting in a violation and fine, and an ECB violation for failure to comply with a commissioner’s order, though these were resolved. Recent inspections show that the building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations from 2019 through 2024, with no cases reported in any of the annual filings. Rodent inspections have consistently passed since 2010, with the most recent inspection in March 2025 also resulting in a passing grade.

While the building's age (constructed in 1900) and history show periodic maintenance issues, recent records indicate proper pest management and rodent control measures are being maintained. The property's heating system appears to be the most persistent concern, with multiple complaints filed in both 2022 and 2025, though recent complaints were either resolved or requiring re-filing for proper inspection access. The building’s overall violation history shows a pattern of addressing issues promptly when violations are issued, though there have been instances of required re-inspections and follow-up complaints.