219 East 60th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

The four-story, four-unit tenement building at 219 East 60th Street in the Upper East Side, owned by Ellen Clarkson, has experienced several notable compliance issues in recent years. Most concerning are the recurring open violations related to bedbug report filings under the Housing Maintenance Code, with non-compliance noted in 2021 through 2024.

The building is currently facing an active Department of Buildings (DOB) violation for failure to file the 2023 external low pressure inspection. Two Construction Enforcement complaints were filed and resolved in 2023, one regarding a sidewalk shed requirement and another concerning construction work, though in the latter case, no violation was warranted upon inspection. The property has shown some structural and maintenance concerns, with a July 2023 ECB violation noting multiple cracks at the front of the building and issues with detached ductwork, resulting in a $625 penalty (later adjusted to -$40).

Historical records indicate strong rodent control compliance, with inspections from 2011 to 2019 consistently passing. While the building has maintained some essential safety standards, the pattern of bedbug report violations and recent structural issues suggests ongoing management challenges. The building's age (constructed in 1910) is typical for its Lower East Side location, though it is classified as an "Old Law Tenement," which generally refers to buildings built before 1910 that were part of New York City's first housing regulations.