38 West 73rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

38 West 73rd Street, a 10-unit, 5-story building constructed in 1891 in Manhattan's Upper West Side neighborhood, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Most recently, in January 2025, there were two emergency complaints about heat/hot water problems that were reportedly resolved, continuing a pattern observed since 2022 when both apartment-only and building-wide heat issues were reported. The building has also faced multiple water-related problems, with three separate complaints in June 2024 including slow leaks, damp spots, and issues with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings.

A rodent-related complaint was filed with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in August 2024, though the most recent October 2024 inspection passed. Violation records show an open violation from July 2024 regarding household items in the public hall on the 5th story. The building has maintained a good record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past six years (2019-2025), and all previous infestations appear to have been successfully eradicated.

The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with significant fluctuations in results; while inspections in 2019-2022 generally passed, 2022 and early 2024 saw periods of rat activity. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of emergency and non-emergency complaints, with many issues being addressed promptly, though the recurring nature of heat and water problems suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges. The property, owned by Magdalena Kos, has been subject to regular oversight by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and other agencies, with most complaints being investigated and resolved, though some issues have required multiple complaints to achieve resolution.