8 West 75th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

The four-story, 15-unit building at 8 West 75th Street, owned by Joseph Brusco and dating back to 1892, has experienced persistent heat and hot water system issues over the past two years. From April 2023 through April 2025, there have been multiple complaints regarding inadequate heating and hot water affecting the entire building, with the most recent complaint filed in April 2025 still showing as open with HPD. While some previous complaints were resolved when heat and hot water were reportedly restored, there have been several instances where inspectors were unable to gain access for proper evaluation.

The building underwent some safety improvements in 2023, with violations related to self-closing doors and hardware at the basement entrance being documented and subsequently certified as corrected by May 2023. Historical records show that the building has maintained a clean pest control record, with zero reported bedbug infestations since 2019 and consistent passing results on rodent inspections from 2016 through 2024, except for one failure in 2016 that was subsequently corrected. The property has experienced intermittent maintenance issues over the years, including a March 2019 violation for a defective wood floor in Apartment B that remains open as of 2023.

Earlier violations from 2018 regarding window issues in Apartment 1A were resolved. The building's complaint history shows relatively few issues outside of the recurring heating problems, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past four years. While the persistent heating system problems represent the most significant ongoing maintenance challenge for this building, the property has demonstrated general compliance with housing maintenance codes, particularly in terms of pest control and safety inspections. The Upper West Side location provides convenient access to city amenities, though prospective tenants should be aware of the building's heating system history.