101 West 69th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

101 West 69th Street is a 5-story, 16-unit residential building constructed in 1887, currently managed by owner Joseph Franco. The building has experienced recurring health and safety concerns over the past decade, with multiple violations and complaints related to both residential and commercial portions of the property. The ground floor houses a commercial space, historically occupied by Magnolia Bakery, which has faced various Department of Health issues including multiple food establishment complaints between 2018 and 2025 regarding matters such as pet presence, food spoilage, and improper dishwashing practices.

The building has maintained a consistent record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2020 through 2025, with no reported infestations during these periods. However, there have been persistent rodent-related issues, with inspections in 2022 and 2023 showing rat activity, though recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passed without violations. The property has also faced several significant safety concerns, including a 2020 violation for obstructed fire escape pathways that resulted in a $1,250 penalty, and a 2020 gas meter installation issue that warranted Oath violation service. More recently, in 2023, there was a gas utility referral complaint that resulted in an Oath violation being served.

The building's management has generally responded to violations and inspections, with most being closed after appropriate corrections were made, though there were recurring annual bedbug report violations noted in 2021-2024 inspections. The Upper West Side tenement has undergone various inspections and maintained regular reporting requirements as mandated by NYC housing codes, with the most recent bedbug reports from 2025 showing zero infested units. While the building has experienced multiple health-related complaints, particularly concerning its commercial food establishment portion, recent rodent inspections have shown improved compliance. The property has maintained an active response system to address violations, though some recurring issues suggest ongoing monitoring requirements.