56 West 71st Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

The four-story, 10-unit building at 56 West 71st Street, managed by Turner House Management Corp, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most recently, in January 2024, there was a power outage affecting the building, and in July 2023, there were complaints about heat and hot water issues throughout the entire building. The property has a concerning history of rodent sightings, with multiple reports between 2020 and 2025 showing varying levels of infestation, including recent bait applications in early 2025.

The building's management faced regulatory scrutiny for failing to file required annual bedbug reports between 2021 and 2023, though recent filings for 2023-2024 show no reported infestations or eradications. Two open violations from June 2023 remain active regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018 and 2019. The building has undergone several pest inspections, with mixed results.

While inspections in 2021 and 2023 passed, more recent inspections in 2024 showed rat activity, though recent bait applications suggest ongoing management of the issue. An inspection in September 2024 regarding building shaking or vibration found no violations. Despite the various challenges, the property has consistently addressed emergency service requests, as evidenced by the prompt closure of the recent power outage complaint. The management's handling of heat and hot water issues in 2023, where inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct inspections, highlights some limitations in addressing building-wide systems problems.