24 West 76th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

24 West 76th Street is a 6-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building located in the Upper West Side, built in 1899 and currently owned by Magdalena Kosz. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with multiple complaints in 2020-2021 regarding these essential services, though records indicate restoration was confirmed during inspections. More recent concerns include multiple complaints in late 2022 about mold and paint/plaster conditions, all of which were closed with no violations issued. The building has three open violations from a December 2022 inspection, including inadequate heating in the BR apartment and illegal use of recreation space for sleeping purposes, with associated penalties of $1,250.

The property has a history of moisture-related issues, with several complaints about slow water leaks between 2018 and 2021, and a documented mold problem in 2021 that affected the BR basement apartment. While there have been multiple complaints about illegal conversions since 2018, inspections in 2018, 2022, and 2023 resulted in either no violations or inability to gain access for inspection. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual surveys from 2018-2025 reporting zero infested units. The recent rodent inspections (2023-2024) have all passed, indicating effective pest management.

An earlier mice infestation was documented in 2018 (in Apartment 4F), but subsequent rodent control efforts appear to have been successful, as evidenced by consistent passing inspections. Over the years, the building has demonstrated ongoing maintenance challenges typical of older NYC tenements, particularly concerning heating systems and moisture control. However, recent bedbug and rodent inspections suggest improved overall building management standards. The current open violations from late 2022 related to heating and unauthorized space usage indicate areas requiring attention, though no recent complaints have been logged regarding these issues. The building's age and history suggest it has undergone various modifications and faced typical urban maintenance challenges, with the current ownership appearing to focus on compliance with recent housing maintenance codes, as evidenced by the regular closure of inspections and prompt response to service requests.