301 East 61st Street, Manhattan, NY 10065

301 East 61st Street is a 19-story, 30-unit residential building located on the Upper East Side, constructed in 2014 and currently owned by Stephen Cohn. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns being water supply problems that prompted multiple emergency complaints in late 2024 and ventilation system issues reported in 2025.

These recent plumbing-related problems, which spanned multiple complaints and required HPD involvement, appear to be the most pressing concern for residents. The building has a documented history of maintaining a pest-free environment over the past eight years, as evidenced by consistent zero reports of bed bugs and regular rodent inspections, all of which have passed since 2010.

A notable exterior maintenance issue was recorded in 2021, involving a potentially dangerous dislodged metal sill on the 8th floor, though this violation was resolved with no penalties. The building's maintenance pattern shows reasonably prompt attention to various issues, with most HPD inspections either finding no violations or resulting in case closures. The property has also had minimal issues with exterior sanitation, with only one pest-related complaint in 2024 that resulted in no violations, and an equipment matter involving a mobile food vendor in 2024 that was handled by the Department of Health.