320 East 59th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

320 East 59th Street is a 16-unit, 5-story residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Jason Fein. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past few years, most notably in early 2023 when multiple complaints were filed and investigated by various agencies, including the Department of Health and Housing Preservation and Development. These complaints, primarily regarding maintenance and repair issues, included concerns about walls, windows, doors, flooring, and appliances, though most inspections resulted in no violations being issued.

A rat sighting was reported in March 2023, leading to a Health Department inspection that discovered violations requiring follow-up inspections. The building has also faced safety equipment issues, particularly in June 2022, when violations were noted regarding carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and hot water temperature in Apartment 4D. More recent developments include a rodent inspection in January 2025 that passed, though an earlier inspection in April 2023 failed for "Other Reasons." The building's Bedbug Reporting record shows consistent documentation from 2019 through 2024, with no infestations or eradications reported in any of the eight consecutive filings, suggesting effective pest management.

An illegal hotel room complaint was filed in May 2024, but inspectors were unable to gain access during their final attempt. The building's permit history shows a permit was issued in March 2019, though no specific details about the work were provided in the summary. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, recent inspections have shown some improvements, particularly in pest management, with no bedbug infestations reported in recent years.