49 West 68th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

49 West 68th Street is a 4-story, 10-unit residential building constructed in 1893, currently owned by Larry Tauber. The property has experienced several recent maintenance issues, with multiple violations issued in August 2024 related to water leaks (heavy flow), ceiling problems (paint/plaster), and roofing concerns.

Notably, there are ongoing violations as of September 2024 regarding an unpermitted duplex conversion in Apartment 4A, including unauthorized plumbing installations and stairway construction to the roof, which are classified as Class A violations requiring correction. The building has also faced infrastructure challenges, as evidenced by a violation for encumbered public hall space on the 4th floor, though this was certified as corrected in October 2024. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of prompt responses to pest control requirements, with zero reports of bedbugs in the past three years (2022-2025), and consistently passing rodent inspections from 2015 to 2025.

While there was a complaint about an illegal conversion filed in 2019, the inspector was unable to gain access, and more recently in 2024, the Department of Buildings found no violation warranting action at that time of inspection. The property has maintained regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations or eradication efforts needed in recent years. A roof-related 311 complaint from 2024 was inspected, though no violations were found.