116 East 60th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

The 5-story, 3-unit building at 116 East 60th Street, owned by Michael Guarino and built in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance and health-related issues over the past several years. Most concerning is a current Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) investigation, initiated in June 2025, regarding rodent/insect/garbage concerns that is still in progress.

The building has a documented history of food safety issues, with multiple food poisoning complaints between 2019-2025 and recurring rodent/insect concerns, including a 2020 case that was resolved and a 2023 incident that was determined to be isolated. Between 2022-2023, the building underwent various emergency repairs, including addressing water leaks and ceiling issues, both of which were corrected within two days of reporting. In 2019, the property faced several challenges related to plumbing work, including multiple violations for failing to comply with construction documents, leading to fines totaling $2,325.

There were also complications due to the suspension of the master plumber's license, although these violations were subsequently dismissed following proper rescindment of the stop work order. The building has maintained a record of proper bedbug management, with no reported infestations in its annual reports from 2022-2024, and has consistently passed rodent inspections conducted between 2011 and 2019. While the property has experienced various plumbing and maintenance issues over the years, most violations have been promptly addressed and closed, though the current DOHMH investigation from 2025 remains open and warrants attention.