24 West 75th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

The five-story, 16-unit building at 24 West 75th Street in the Upper West Side, owned by Edmond Cohan and constructed in 1890, is currently experiencing significant heating and hot water issues. In March 2025, there were four emergency complaints about inadequate heat and hot water, with three reported as affecting the entire building and one specific to an apartment. Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to inspect the complaints in multiple instances.

The building has a documented pattern of water-related issues, with several complaints in November 2018 regarding water leaks (both slow and heavy flow), and 2025 complaints about heating problems suggesting possible maintenance challenges. The building underwent multiple rodent inspections in 2024, with results showing both compliance and bait application, though it failed an initial inspection in November 2024. Historical records show the building has faced various maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 2A during late 2018, where violations were found regarding water leaks, window guards, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and lead paint hazards.

These issues were addressed and certified as corrected in 2019. The building also had a violation related to two free-standing radiators in the public hall on the first story, noted in January 2020. Despite these challenges, the property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug prevention, with no reported infestations or eradications in the past five years. The building's rodent control program has generally shown compliance, with passing inspections documented annually from 2017-2024, except for the recent November 2024 failed inspection.