133 East 61st Street, Manhattan, NY 10065

The 16-unit, 4-story building at 133 East 61st Street, owned by Gail Binderman, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there were heating system violations documented in November 2021 affecting apartment 2C and the locked boiler room access, which were certified as resolved by December 2021. More recently, in early 2024, there was a complaint regarding unsanitary sewage conditions that HPD was unable to inspect, though no violations were confirmed.

The building's elevator system has also presented challenges, with a July 2021 violation resulting in a $1,250 penalty for non-operation, and a customer service-related complaint in 2021. Two concerning incidents occurred in 2024 and 2023, including a sewage emergency response and a building shake investigation, though no violations were found in the latter case. Importantly, the building has maintained a strong record regarding pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in annual filings from 2018 through 2024.

Additionally, regular rodent inspections have consistently passed since 2010, with the most recent inspection in February 2023 showing compliance. The property has undergone various inspections and repairs typical of New York City residential buildings, including response to COVID-19-related compliance matters in 2022, but overall maintains a reasonable record of addressing health and safety requirements. The owner has permitted inspections and repairs to proceed as necessary, though access issues were noted in the most recent sewage complaint.