1313 York Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021

The 35-story residential building at 1313 York Avenue, owned by Kenrick Ou, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues throughout 2023-2025, with the most significant problems centering around mold, insect infestations, and heating/hot water system reliability. Most notably, in 2023, there were confirmed violations for mold in Apartment 20B and evidence of pest infestations in Apartment 29C, with the violations upgraded to Class B status, indicating more serious concerns. The building has faced multiple heating system failures, with emergency complaints logged in 2023 and 2025 for issues affecting the entire building.

Indoor air quality has also been a concern, with recent complaints about sewage odors recorded in 2025. The property has a documented history of bedbug infestations, particularly in 2021-2022 with 14 units affected, though recent filings for 2023-2024 report only one infested unit and none in the most recent reporting period. In terms of overall building systems, complaints about ventilation problems have been recorded, and while there have been multiple inspections showing pest issues, including roaches and bedbugs, most rodent inspections since 2011 have passed.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to heat and hot water systems, with multiple permits issued for various repairs and maintenance work. Noteworthy is the building's response to recent health department inspections, including actions taken to address unsanitary conditions, though some violations remain open as of 2023-2024. The property has also undergone several elevator system inspections and repairs, with one notable violation for failure to correct defects in 2017, though this was subsequently resolved. Despite these issues, many of the building's complaints have been addressed and closed through proper channels, with the management receiving instructions to correct persisting conditions as recently as mid-2023-2025.