400 East 58th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

The 17-story, 126-unit building at 400 East 58th Street in Midtown, owned by Margaret Brunn, has experienced several significant maintenance and living condition issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2025, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, and a concerning sewage odor reported in June 2025. The building is currently facing multiple open housing maintenance code complaints as of June 2025, including issues with heat/hot water systems, elevator maintenance, various plumbing concerns, unsanitary conditions, and problems with doors/windows.

In late 2024, the building received violations regarding broken or defective electrical light fixtures in staircases across multiple floors, though these were subsequently closed after repairs were certified. The property has a documented history of elevator and boiler-related issues, with multiple complaints about defective/inoperative equipment in 2025, and a persistent pattern of elevator device complaints throughout 2024-2025. There are also several active violations related to building systems and maintenance, including issues with heat/hot water systems, electrical supply problems, and concerns about a balcony railing.

The building's first floor commercial space has been subject to scrutiny for unauthorized use as an animal grooming and veterinary facility, contrary to its Certificate of Occupancy. While the building has had periodic rodent activity as noted in inspections between 2020 and 2025, no bedbug infestations have been reported in recent years, with the last known incident occurring in 2020. The property is undergoing regular maintenance inspections and has had various permits issued for work, though some violations regarding energy efficiency reporting and facade maintenance are currently open.