217 East 59th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

The four-story, six-unit tenement at 217 East 59th Street, owned by George Mastour, has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly relating to heat and hot water systems, since at least late 2023. The most recent complaints, including an April 2025 heat/hot water issue that was resolved, point to ongoing challenges with building-wide temperature maintenance.

Between December 2023 and April 2025, there have been four heat/hot water complaints that couldn't be inspected due to lack of access, and one resolved heat complaint from April 2025. A persistent water leak complaint from January 2025 remains open as of July 2025.

The building has also faced various other maintenance challenges, including unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage (October 2024), pest issues (March 2024), and an appliance problem involving the electric/gas range (March 2024), though these have all been closed after inspections confirmed resolution. Importantly, the building's bedbug reports for the periods ending October 2024 and October 2025 show no infestations, successful eradications, or re-infestations, indicating the property has maintained a pest-free status in this regard. The building's heat and hot water system appears to be a particular area of concern, with multiple emergency complaints filed through the Housing Maintenance Code, though most have been promptly addressed through inspections and necessary corrections, suggesting a responsive management approach even in the face of recurring issues.