226 East 59th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

226 East 59th Street is a 16-unit, 5-story old law tenement building constructed in 1904 and currently owned by John Ilibassi. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues between late 2020 and early 2022, with multiple complaints documented through both 311 and Housing Maintenance Code violations during this period, though HPD investigations consistently found that service had been restored. More recently, in April 2023, several maintenance issues were addressed, including problems with plumbing (radiator and water supply), walls (paint/plaster), the intercom system, pest management, and appliance concerns.

The building had significant safety compliance reminders issued in 2020, including requirements for gas leak notices and inspection certificates in the first-story public hall. Between 2018 and 2023, regular bedbug reporting shows zero infestations or eradications, and the building has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2010 to 2025, with the most recent inspection in January 2025 showing compliance. The property has maintained an active record of compliance with housing regulations, evidenced by regular bedbug reporting and rodent inspection passes.

Recent maintenance violations from 2023 included issues with paint/plaster, plumbing systems, pest management, and the intercom system, all of which were closed after resolution. A Department of Buildings complaint from July 2023 regarding work without a permit was investigated and found to have no violations at the time of inspection. The building's historical maintenance record shows a pattern of addressing issues promptly through appropriate channels, though the recurring heat and hot water problems between 2020 and 2022 represent the most significant pattern of service disruption in recent years.