319 East 83rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

319 East 83rd Street is a 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building located in the Upper East Side and owned by Rony Kravel. The property, built in 1920, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints documented between March 2024 and May 2025.

These heating system problems have been consistently reported and subsequently closed, suggesting ongoing challenges with temperature maintenance in the building. The building has also faced electrical concerns, with two Department of Buildings violations in 2022-2023 related to unpermitted electrical work and exposed wiring, resulting in penalties totaling $3,250. Recent inspections reveal a mixture of pest control success and challenges; while the most recent June 2025 rat inspection passed, there have been multiple rat activity reports between 2022 and 2025, indicating ongoing pest management needs.

The building has also had several administrative violations requiring attention to safety signage and self-closing doors, with issues documented in 2023 regarding hallway lighting fixtures and various required notices. Notably, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with multiple filings from 2019-2024 showing zero affected units. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, recent inspections suggest some improvements in compliance and maintenance practices, particularly with heating system repairs being promptly addressed upon tenant reporting, even though the recurring nature of these complaints indicates an unresolved systemic issue.