114 East 37th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

The four-story, 10-unit building at 114 East 37th Street in Murray Hill, owned by Ira Lifshutz, was constructed in 1859 and is currently classified as a Heretofore Converted Class A building. The property has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent violations documented in July 2023 including a fire retardant material ceiling issue in the cellar (Class B) that remains open, though other recent violations have been addressed and closed. These include a handrail replacement at the stoop (June 2023), a gas leak notice requirement in the public hall (July 2023), and compliance with bedbug reporting requirements.

The building has maintained a consistent record of rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in March 2025 passing successfully, though there was an instance of rat activity noted in January 2015. The property has shown diligent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2020 through 2024, with no reported infestations or cases requiring eradication during this period. Historical records show recurring safety and maintenance issues between 2018-2023, including door/window problems, security concerns with entrance locks, and various maintenance code violations, though most of these have been addressed and closed.

The building's history reveals a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding door security and safety compliance, with multiple violations relating to entrance locks and safety notices. However, recent years have shown some improvement in overall building maintenance, particularly with the timely closure of most violations and consistent rodent control measures. The property has maintained regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2020, showing no evidence of infestations. While some violations remain open as of the latest inspections, particularly regarding ceiling fire retardant materials, the building's overall violation status has improved compared to historical averages, suggesting better recent management of maintenance issues.