309 East 60th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

309 East 60th Street is a 4-story, 7-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1940, currently owned by Kazuko Hillyer. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water, most notably documented in July 2019 when HPD was unable to access the premises to investigate complaints about lack of heat/hot water throughout the entire building.

There are multiple open violations regarding the annual bedbug reporting requirement for the years 2021 through 2024, and several significant safety concerns from July 2019, including improperly installed air conditioning units obstructing fire escape egress on both the 2nd and 3rd story balconies, defective glass panels, and issues with fire retardant materials in the vestibule. The building's history includes several investigations into potential illegal hotel room use between 2018 and 2021, with violations citing non-compliance with building codes regarding egress and fire alarm systems for transient use in the 4th floor rear apartment.

Most concerning, in December 2023, the building received multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to illegal signage and electrical work, with active penalties totaling $28,600. These violations include installation of an unpermitted outdoor sign, improper sign attachment, electrical work without a permit, and an illegal business sign. Notably, the building has passed multiple rodent inspections between 2010 and 2019, suggesting that pest control measures have been generally effective.