434 East 52nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

The 9-story, 71-unit residential building at 434 East 52nd Street, owned by Daniel Neuman, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past decade, with the most recent concerns concentrated around plumbing systems. The building has had three documented plumbing-related complaints between 2018 and 2024, including a toilet issue in March 2024 that was resolved following HPD intervention, a water supply problem in June 2019 that required inspection but resulted in no violations, and a heat/hot water complaint in July 2018 that was classified as an immediate emergency but also ended without violations. The property was cited for a bedbug reporting violation in March 2023, though subsequent annual filings indicate no infestations were reported from 2021 through 2024, with only one instance of infestation recorded in 2020 that was promptly addressed.

The building's Department of Buildings (DOB) records reveal ongoing compliance challenges with energy benchmarking requirements, with violations issued for failure to file reports in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and most recently in February 2024. However, most of these violations were dismissed or resolved upon proper submission, except for the active violation from February 2024. Additional inspections and maintenance records show a generally well-maintained building with no recurring pest issues, as evidenced by ten consecutive passed rodent inspections between 2010 and 2025.

The building has undergone various permitted work projects, including electrical and plumbing work in 2019, with permits issued for multiple jobs involving elevator work and plumbing systems. While the property has experienced periodic maintenance issues, particularly with plumbing and building management compliance, it has shown prompt attention to resolving specific tenant complaints and maintaining basic building systems. The property's maintenance history reflects typical challenges for a vintage New York City building, with a notable concentration of plumbing-related issues that have required regular attention over the past five years.