208 East 70th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

The 36-unit, 6-story building at 208 East 70th Street in the Upper East Side, owned by Jesse Frankel, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been ongoing concerns with heat and hot water, including a February 2025 emergency complaint that was eventually resolved. The building is currently facing multiple open violations as of May 2024, including pest infestations (specifically roaches and mice) in apartment 2F and issues with self-closing doors to the chute in the public hallway. The property has a documented history of electrical wiring concerns, with a significant complaint filed in November 2021, though no violations were issued at that time.

Earlier maintenance issues have included indoor air quality concerns related to construction dust and a brief rodent sighting in 2021, with more recent rodent inspections in 2019 and 2021 passing without violations. The building's infrastructure and safety systems have required attention over the years, with a notable focus on exterior maintenance. In early 2024, violations were issued for the building's exterior facade, including cracked bricks and deteriorating mortar joints. There are also pending violations regarding the posting of safety notices and inspection certificates in common areas.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations in the past five years. Historical data shows the building has passed multiple rodent inspections between 2010 and 2021, and several electrical work permits were issued in 2021, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts. Most recent data indicates that while some urgent issues have been addressed, there are still open violations that require attention. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing individual complaints as they arise, though some repeat issues, particularly regarding heat and pests, suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and pest management. The property has generally maintained basic safety standards, passing multiple inspections, though recent violations indicate areas needing improvement.