295 Pleasant Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

295 Pleasant Avenue is a 10-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building located in East Harlem, built in 1910 and currently owned by Mike Surita. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, particularly during 2020, when multiple complaints were filed regarding safety concerns, unsanitary conditions, and pests. In June 2020, emergency complaints were made about fire escape safety, mold, and window frame issues, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions.

Earlier that year, there were multiple pest-related complaints, with some resulting in violations. The building had significant issues in Apartment 2N that were documented in June 2020, including water leaks, defective tiles, window frame problems, and missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors - all classified as Class B violations which are typically more serious than Class A violations. More recent history shows consistent attention to pest control, with the most recent bedbug report from June 2025 indicating no infested or re-infested units.

The building has passed multiple rodent inspections between 2019 and 2025, though there was one failed inspection in February 2023. There have been several Department of Buildings complaints in late 2020 regarding unauthorized work in occupied multiple dwellings and potential safety hazards from debris, though all were resolved without any violations being found. The property has maintained compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 through 2025, with the most recent inspection and reporting showing no current infestations or related issues.