233 East 69th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

233 East 69th Street is a 16-story, 204-unit residential building constructed in 1957 in Manhattan's Upper East Side, currently owned by Benny Alica. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being open complaints regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage (since May 2025) and a history of pest problems. Between 2023-2024, there were multiple complaints and inspections related to food establishment conditions, rodents, and garbage issues, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) being involved in several cases.

A significant emergency complaint regarding lack of heat/hot water in the entire building was reported in February 2025, though access for inspection was not granted. The building has faced various Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints and violations, including a notable issue in 2024 regarding the failure to submit required parking structure reports, though this violation was eventually resolved. Multiple inspections for rodent activity have been conducted, with some passing results, though there have been instances of rat activity and other concerns noted during inspections between 2018-2024. Recent maintenance history shows a pattern of unresolved or recurring issues, particularly related to sanitation and heating systems.

The building's management has responded to various violations and complaints through permit applications and work orders, including several emergency work permits issued between 2019-2022. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years (as of 2024), the building has experienced multiple pest-related complaints through the Housing Maintenance Code system. The property has passed several recent rodent inspections (2024), though earlier inspections indicated some rodent activity. The building's compliance with various health and safety regulations has been documented through inspections and work orders, with most complaints being addressed, though there are notable exceptions such as the open garbage storage complaint from 2025.