142 East 49th Street, Manhattan, NY 10017

The ten-story, 45-unit building at 142 East 49th Street in Midtown, owned by Frank Venezia, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, there is an open complaint from May 2025 regarding problems with the building's bell/buzzer/intercom system. In 2024, there were multiple incidents involving violations of smoking regulations within smoke-free areas, with three complaints filed between August and October.

The building has also faced historical challenges with its elevator systems, notably in 2022 and 2023, with complaints about a single device on property and lack of alternate service, though inspections did not warrant violations. The building underwent facade work in 2022 that raised several safety concerns, resulting in violations for inadequate tenant protection and suspended scaffolds. Inspection records show consistent rodent inspection compliance, with all inspections passing from 2010 through 2025.

Bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024 show no infestations. The boiler system has been a recurring concern, with a July 2023 violation noting multiple issues including a missing body drain on the relief valve and problems with the flue system. A comprehensive review of violations from 2021 to 2023 indicates a pattern of maintenance issues, though many were resolved without penalties. The building's most recent rodent inspection from February 2025 was passed, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years.