328 East 43rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10017

328 East 43rd Street is an 11-story, 62-unit residential building constructed in 1928, currently owned by Vito Sacchetti. The building has experienced recurrent plumbing and maintenance issues in recent years, with particularly notable problems emerging in early 2025, including multiple uninspected complaints related to bathtubs/showers, sinks, toilets, doors, and ceiling paint/plaster issues. A heat and hot water complaint from January 2025 also required inspection access that was not granted.

The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, including multiple violations between 2019-2022 regarding building safety requirements and facade maintenance. These included exterior wall issues with cracks and mortar joints on the 8th and 9th floors, for which penalties were imposed in 2022 (subsequently resolved). Significant building systems and safety compliance matters include a registered building shaking complaint from 2022, and a gas utility referral in 2018, though no violations were found in either case.

The building has shown consistent compliance with rodent inspections, passing all conducted inspections between 2010-2025. Recent bedbug reports from 2021-2024 indicate no infestations or eradications during the reporting periods, suggesting effective pest management. Additionally, a series of violations related to emergency preparedness and safety signage requirements were issued in July 2019, including carbon monoxide detector requirements, smoke detector requirements, and gas leak procedures, though these were subsequently addressed. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, it has generally responded to complaints through inspections and corrections, though access issues have sometimes hindered resolution verification.