149 East 39th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

The 13-story, 3-unit residential building at 149 East 39th Street in Murray Hill, owned by Michael Denihan and constructed in 1964, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with windows and water supply systems, with multiple complaints about window frames and plumbing documented between October 2023 and April 2024, some of which remain open as of the latest updates. The building has also dealt with pest-related concerns, including mouse sightings in September 2023 and a history of rodent activity, though recent inspections in 2025 and 2023 passed successfully.

A significant cluster of violations was recorded in August 2021, including problems with gas leak and carbon monoxide detection notices, as well as water leak issues in apartment 1103, though many of these were subsequently closed. The building's more recent maintenance history shows some improvement, with the most recent bedbug report (May 2024) showing no infested units after previously documenting one infested unit in 2023. However, there are still some active violations from 2021 regarding required safety notices and building registration information.

The property has undergone various inspections and repairs, including plumbing fixes in mid-2023 affecting both the bathtub/shower and sink, and has maintained an active response to window frame issues as evidenced by both emergency and non-emergency complaints. The building's recent rodent inspections have generally passed, suggesting improved pest management, though previous rodent activity was noted in 2021 and 2022. While many service requests and violations have been addressed and closed over time, the persistence of certain maintenance issues, particularly regarding windows and water systems, remains a notable pattern in the building's recent history.