517 East 83rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

517 East 83rd Street is a 5-story, 15-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Ronald Swartz. The building has experienced recurring heating and plumbing issues throughout 2024 and 2025, with multiple complaints regarding heat/hot water (most recently in May 2025) and water leaks, including a slow leak reported in May 2025. Additional recent concerns include pest issues and sanitation problems; violations were issued in April 2025 for both pest infestations and unsanitary conditions.

The building underwent a comprehensive inspection in July 2024, resulting in multiple violations primarily affecting apartment 4R, including water leak issues, plaster and paint defects, and inadequate lighting. The property has a history of maintenance challenges, with several "Work Without a Permit" complaints filed between 2018 and 2024, though inspections often resulted in the inspector being unable to gain access. A significant drainage issue was documented in late 2020, leading to an Environmental Control Board violation regarding an excessively clogged drain in the air shaft. The building's maintenance record shows some improvement in recent inspections, particularly with rodent inspections passing consistently from August 2022 to October 2024, though there were multiple failures for other reasons noted in 2021.

There have been no documented bedbug infestations in the past six reporting periods, showing effective pest management. Various building systems, including the ventilation system, have been subject to complaints and inspections, with some violations issued requiring owner correction. While many complaints have been resolved through inspections and corrections, the persistence of heating problems and water-related issues suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges, particularly during colder months. The most recent open complaint as of now (July 2025) relates to bathtub/shower plumbing issues from December 2024.