306 East 49th Street, Manhattan, NY 10017

306 East 49th Street is a 5-story, 16-unit residential building located in Midtown, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Bradley Rinzler. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water service, with multiple complaints filed in 2023 and 2024 that HPD was unable to inspect, though these were categorized as emergencies. Other significant maintenance concerns include a water leak incident in early 2024 (heavy flow), an air quality complaint regarding chemical odors (October 2023), and several rodent sightings between March and June 2023, during which bait was applied.

The building has been proactively reporting zero bedbug infestations in its annual filings from 2019 through 2025. Inspection records indicate both resolved and unresolved structural and safety issues. Notable violations from 2022 include problems with handrails at building entrances, defective self-closing doors, concerns with the fire escape ladder, and a history of pest control challenges. The building's heating system access has been cited as an issue, and while inspections have generally resulted in no violations being issued, there are multiple categories marked as "Open" from 2022-2024.

A 2019 violation resulted in a fine regarding construction safety postings. The property has undergone several improvements as evidenced by multiple permits issued between 2019-2020, including emergency work and plumbing-related permits. Recent compliance inspections (2025) have shown passing results for rodent inspections, indicating improvements in pest management. The building's maintenance history reflects ongoing challenges with building-wide systems, particularly heating, while demonstrating some responsiveness to address structural and safety concerns as evidenced by various permits and violation resolutions.