318 East 34th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016
The 7-story, 24-unit residential building at 318 East 34th Street in Kips Bay, built in 1940 and currently owned by Eric Borkowski, has experienced ongoing maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Notable recent problems include multiple water-related incidents, with violations issued for heavy flow water leaks in February 2025 and October 2024, as well as slow leaks documented in early 2024. The building's infrastructure has shown significant wear, with a roofing complaint in February 2025 and emergency plumbing issues in 2024.
Of particular concern is the apartment 6D, which has multiple open violations from March 2024 regarding non-compliant fire safety systems including missing smoke detectors, absent carbon monoxide detectors, and defective plaster/paint conditions, along with the need for roof repairs. The building faced serious compliance issues in 2019-2020 regarding unauthorized transient use, with multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to illegal hotel operations, though these violations are marked as "ACTIVE" with substantial penalties totaling over $39,000. The property has maintained a generally acceptable pest control record, with recent bedbug reports (most recent filing in December 2024) showing no infested units.
Recent rodent inspections have been more inconsistent, with the most recent January 2025 inspection passing, though there were reports of rat activity in 2019. The building has seen multiple maintenance issues requiring HPD intervention, particularly in relation to water leaks (both heavy flow and slow), mold, and various other maintenance concerns. The violation and complaint history suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and code compliance, particularly regarding fire safety systems and water-related infrastructure.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 24 |
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Year built | 1940 |
Total area | 11586 sq ft |
Floors | 7 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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