245 East 110th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The 30-unit, 6-story tenement building at 245 East 110th Street in East Harlem, owned by Ivan Sun and built in 1910, has experienced significant ongoing maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there are multiple active violations related to the building's exterior condition, including cracks, bulging walls, and deteriorating mortar joints documented in 2024-2025, with some violations potentially dating back to 2021. The building has a problematic history of heating system access issues, with citations in 2023-2024 for locked boiler room doors and inadequate heat supply.

Recent complaints from May 2025 reveal persistent sanitary concerns, including rodent activity and garbage storage issues. Between March and July 2025, multiple maintenance complaints were filed and addressed, including problems with pests, plumbing, paint/plaster, and water leaks, though not all HPD inspections were completed. The building's heating system has been a recurring problem, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues in 2025.

The property has also faced structural stability concerns, with several complaints about building shaking/vibrating in April 2025, though inspections did not find violations. Multiple Department of Buildings violations remain active, particularly concerning facade maintenance and boiler safety, with penalties totaling over $15,000. While the building has maintained a relatively pest-free record for bedbugs since 2021, rodent activity has been an ongoing issue, with the most recent inspection in May 2025 confirming rat presence. The building's maintenance history suggests challenges with timely repairs and building systems maintenance, as evidenced by multiple violation open statuses and recurring complaints about basic services.