12 East 37th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

12 East 37th Street is a 5-story, 19-unit residential building located in Midtown, built in 1910 and currently owned by Yusuf Bildirici. The building has experienced several significant safety and maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in 2023, there were two serious incidents involving emergency egress concerns: a locked/blocked exit reported in June 2023, and a building shaking/vibrating incident in July 2020, both resulting in Oath violations. The building's fire safety compliance was called into question in 2023 when the fire escape pathways and landings were found obstructed by window A/C units, construction materials, and household items, leading to a $1,250 ECB violation.

Additional structural concerns were documented in 2020 when cracks were observed on the building's facade. The property has maintained a generally clean record regarding pest management, with recurring bedbug reports filed annually from 2019 through 2024 showing zero infested or re-infested units. The building has also passed multiple rodent inspections between 2010 and 2017, indicating good pest control practices. Recent maintenance issues have included a 2022 violation for inadequate lighting at the front entranceway, though this was resolved by July 2018.

A food poisoning complaint was filed in 2024, though the Department of Health determined it to be an isolated incident and not part of any ongoing issues. While the building has maintained an active bedbug management program with consistent reporting, the recent safety violations regarding emergency egress and fire escape accessibility raise significant concerns about current safety compliance. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, though most historical violations have been resolved. The property has demonstrated stable pest management practices through regular inspections and reporting requirements.