313 East 61st Street, Manhattan, NY 10065

The 5-story, 21-unit residential building at 313 East 61st Street in the Upper East Side, built in 1900 and currently owned by Eleanor Patrick, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly impacting resident comfort and safety. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues, with the most recent complaint in June 2025 being closed due to lack of access for inspection. The building has also faced recurring cooking gas issues, safety concerns including problems with sprinklers and smoke detectors, and various plumbing concerns such as toilet problems.

Significant violations were issued in July 2024 regarding water leaks and mold in apartment 2C, along with multiple safety concerns related to door closures. The elevator system has been a persistent concern, with multiple ECB violations between 2021-2023 regarding missing fire service and communication issues, resulting in penalties that were subsequently resolved. Recent inspections in 2023 documented window A/C unit compliance issues.

While the building has had some rodent inspections with bait applications in 2023, all bedbug reporting from 2018-2024 shows zero infested units. Housing Maintenance Code violations have been issued for various issues including defective plaster surfaces, mold conditions, and safety concerns. Recent complaints have shown a pattern of HPD inspectors being unable to gain access to units for required inspections, particularly in response to complaints about smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, and appliance issues.