359 East 62nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10065

359 East 62nd Street is an 11-story, 55-unit residential building constructed in 1930 on Manhattan's Upper East Side, currently owned by Maria Sciortino. The building has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns centering around elevator service, safety systems, and water-related problems. In 2024 alone, there have been multiple elevator-related complaints, including issues with alternate service, though inspections found no violations.

Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2021-2022 indicated safety system deficiencies in apartment 9A, including missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, though these were resolved by March 2021. Recent complaints from June 2024 reported indoor air quality concerns and unsanitary garbage storage conditions, with the former resulting in a DOHMH advisory. The building has also faced plumbing and electrical installation issues, with two active ECB violations from October 2024 concerning unpermitted work involving bathroom plumbing and new electrical installations.

Historical data reveals a pattern of maintenance challenges, including water leak and mold complaints in 2022 that could not be inspected due to access issues. The property has maintained a relatively clean record in terms of pest management, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past three years (2022-2025), and most recent rodent inspections (2016-2019) passed, though there was one failed inspection noted in 2018. The building's owner has addressed various safety concerns, as evidenced by the resolution of multiple violations, including earlier elevator issues documented in a 2018 inspection regarding oil leaks and improper log book maintenance. While many complaints have been resolved through inspection and correction, the frequency and variety of issues suggest ongoing maintenance needs, particularly concerning the building's elevator systems and plumbing infrastructure.