218 East 52nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
The three-story residential building at 218 East 52nd Street in Midtown, owned by Joseph Benevuto, has been experiencing several concerning maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there are multiple open violations related to annual bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, suggesting non-compliance with Housing Maintenance Code requirements.
The building's boiler and pressure inspection compliance history is particularly problematic, with multiple active violations for failure to file external low pressure inspection reports between 2018 and 2023. A July 2023 inspection revealed significant boiler safety issues, including missing chimney cleanout, inadequate storage, exposed wires, and other deficiencies, resulting in a $3,125 penalty that remains due. The property has a documented history of rodent-related concerns in recent years, with three complaints about rodents/insects/garbage between 2022 and 2024, including a recent complaint in April 2024 that was closed by the NYC Health Department.
However, the building successfully passed rodent inspections in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017, and most recently in February 2025, indicating some progress in pest control. Additional complaints include one regarding an illegal business sign in 2022, which was ultimately found to warrant no violation, and a defective boiler complaint from 2023. While the building has maintained a three-unit configuration since its 1900 construction, the persistent pattern of maintenance violations and delayed compliance with various safety requirements suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and regulatory compliance.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 4185 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A |

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