309 East 69th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

The five-story, 18-unit Old Law Tenement building at 309 East 69th Street, owned by Magdalena Kosz and constructed in 1910, has experienced recurring heating and water-related issues over the past several years. Most recently, in January 2024, there was a heating complaint in an individual apartment that could not be inspected by HPD. Between 2019 and 2020, multiple heating and hot water complaints were recorded, with system failures reported in both individual apartments and the entire building, though most were resolved shortly thereafter.

The building faced additional maintenance challenges, including a heavy water leak and ceiling paint/plaster issues in August 2020, and a pest-related unsanitary condition in February 2020, none of which resulted in violations. The property experienced one significant structural concern in July 2021, when a complaint regarding building shaking/vibration was filed, leading to an Environmental Control Board violation related to exterior wall maintenance at the parapet level, with a penalty of $625. However, the building has maintained a clean record in recent years regarding pest control, with bedbug reports for 2022-2025 showing no infestations.

Regular rodent inspections from 2010 through 2019 have consistently passed, indicating effective pest management. The building's 311 and DOB complaint history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems maintenance, particularly regarding heat and hot water, though many issues appear to be resolved promptly when reported. It's notable that there have been no bedbug or rodent issues reported in the past few years, suggesting improved conditions in these areas.