147 East 97th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The 5-story, 10-unit apartment building at 147 East 97th Street in East Harlem, owned by 97 Lexington Corp., has experienced several significant issues over recent years, particularly concerning heating and water systems. Between 2021 and 2022, there were three documented complaints about lack of heat and hot water, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with the most recent incidents occurring in October 2022. These complaints were eventually resolved, though similar issues have recurred intermittently.

More concerning are two active Environmental Control Board violations from July 2019, related to unauthorized construction work and failure to maintain proper fire stopping, with penalties totaling $3,750. Though some recent improvements are indicated by multiple permits issued between 2019 and 2024 for electrical and plumbing work, including a $123,803.49 job issued in 2024, the building has faced ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has undergone regular pest control inspections, with rodent activity documented in August 2023 and October 2023, though recent inspections in 2024 and early 2025 have shown passing results.

Importantly, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations reported in the annual filings from 2019 through 2024. While there have been multiple service requests and violations documented, the management has generally responded to complaints, with most recent heating issues being addressed promptly. The building's most recent Department of Buildings inspection in October 2024 resulted in a fully rescinded stop work order from 2019, indicating some resolution of previous compliance issues.