40 East 68th Street, Manhattan, NY 10065

The four-story, 22-unit building at 40 East 68th Street, built in 1910 and currently owned by Angel Diaz, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been ongoing problems with heat and hot water systems in late 2023, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding lack of these essential services throughout the entire building. While inspections were conducted, officials were often unable to gain access to units for verification.

The building has also been dealing with persistent rodent-related issues, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing both rat activity and bait application, though there have been some "passed" inspections as well. A November 2024 rat sighting prompted the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to find violations requiring follow-up inspections. The property has faced multiple housing maintenance code violations, particularly in 2023, including an inadequate heat supply issue specifically documented in apartment 3D, and violations related to building entrance door security.

The building's garbage and recycling storage conditions have also been a point of concern, with complaints filed in 2024. Despite these challenges, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past seven years according to the Department of Health's records. Additionally, there are currently two active complaints regarding illegal advertising signs or billboards as of 2025, which may require further investigation.