123 East 83rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

123 East 83rd Street is a 6-story, 20-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, constructed in 1960 and currently owned by Trustees Karen Weissberg & Jeffrey Cohen. The building has experienced several recurring issues, most notably regarding heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints documented in 2023 and 2021, though these were generally resolved quickly according to tenant reports. The property has also faced various maintenance challenges, including recent complaints about unsanitary garbage/recycling storage (closed May 2024), wall issues (multiple complaints in 2023-2024), and appliance problems including refrigerator and range issues (2023-2024).

Building safety concerns have emerged with multiple complaints about elevator service interruption in 2024, though inspections found no violations warranting penalties. The building's maintenance history shows some persistent issues requiring attention, including three Class C violations from April 2023 regarding defective fire doors in the west public hall on the 1st and 2nd stories, with one Class B violation remaining open as of October 2023. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all recent annual reports (2019-2024) showing no affected units.

Regular rodent inspections from 2010 to 2019 have consistently passed, indicating effective pest management. The elevator system underwent inspection and repairs in 2021, with a violation for multiple defects including misalignment and oil leaks, though this was resolved with a penalty of $312. While there have been multiple service requests and complaints over the past few years, most have been addressed through inspections and repairs, though access issues sometimes complicated resolution. The building's documentation shows regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and maintains historical records of inspections passing consistently, suggesting active management of pest control protocols.