49 West 74th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

The four-story, ten-unit building at 49 West 74th Street, constructed in 1890 and currently owned by 49 West 74th Street LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning heat and hot water systems. Most notably, there have been two emergency heat/hot water complaints in 2023 (September and December) where HPD was unable to gain access to inspect the conditions, along with multiple similar complaints in 2022 and 2021. The building has also had recurring electrical system concerns, with an emergency wiring complaint in September 2021, and various issues with paint/plaster (ceiling) and mailbox systems during the same period, all of which were similarly closed without inspection access.

More recently, the building received violations in December 2023 regarding front entrance door issues, including self-closing mechanisms that were either missing or defective, though these were certified as corrected in January 2024. The property has undergone several rodent inspections between 2022 and 2024, with mixed results including periods of rat activity in 2022 and compliance passes in 2024. However, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the past eight filing periods from 2019 to 2025.

The building's history shows consistent maintenance activity, with multiple permits issued for various types of work between 2018 and 2024, including plumbing (PL), electrical (EW), and general alteration (AL) permits. A gas utility referral complaint from 2019 also required two final inspection attempts, though access was not granted. While the building has maintained compliance with regular bedbug reporting requirements showing zero affected units, the recurring issues with heat/hot water systems and intermittent rodent activity suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with access-related inspection difficulties.