53 East 64th Street, Manhattan, NY 10065

The 4-story building at 53 East 64th Street in the Upper East Side, owned by Rosie Goldberg, is a converted Class A multi-family dwelling built in 1880 with 5 units. The property has a concerning pattern of open Housing Maintenance Code violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements, with non-compliance notices issued annually from 2021 through 2024.

More seriously, the building faced significant regulatory issues in 2018 when multiple violations were issued related to unauthorized alterations and safety concerns, particularly regarding an allegedly illegal duplex apartment (#4) that resulted in several active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations including lack of required fire safety systems, code-compliant means of egress, and unauthorized additional rooms and deck structures. These violations carried substantial penalties totaling over $10,000, though records show some balance adjustments. The building's maintenance history shows persistent issues, including a 2020 complaint about building vibrations and various structural concerns.

An active ECB violation from December 2020 noted minor disrepair of the front facade, including stucco spalling and peeling paint, resulting in a $500 penalty. While the building has passed multiple rodent inspections between 2010 and 2019, suggesting some level of pest management compliance, the recurring bedbug reporting violations indicate ongoing challenges with regulatory compliance. Additionally, there are multiple active DOB violations regarding failure to certify correction of immediately hazardous conditions dating from 2019, suggesting unresolved safety or compliance issues that require attention.