48 West 76th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023
The 5-story, 5-unit building at 48 West 76th Street in the Upper West Side, owned by Paul Brusco, has a documented history of recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years, with the most recent complaints occurring in early 2025, December 2024, and January 2024, all of which were categorized as emergency situations. Of particular concern is the pattern of HPD being unable to gain access to units for inspection during these complaints. The building has experienced multiple heat and hot water-related emergencies between 2018 and 2025, with notable clusters of complaints in late 2022 and during the winter months.
In addition to heating system challenges, the building faced mold-related issues in 2019, though no violations were found upon HPD inspection. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports since 2019 showing zero cases. Rodent inspections have generally been favorable, with the most recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 passing without issues, though there were reports of rat activity in 2017-2018.
The building underwent some maintenance in 2019, with violations related to door functionality and plastered surfaces in Apartment 3A being addressed and certified as corrected by May 2019. Three complaints regarding a sidewalk shed or scaffold in 2018 had no violations warranted upon inspection. While the heat and hot water issues are clearly the most pressing recurring concern for the building, the overall maintenance history shows regular inspections and prompt response to most reported issues, with the exception of the ongoing difficulty in gaining access for inspections during heating system complaints.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 5 | 
|---|---|
| Year built | 1889 | 
| Total area | 6599 sq ft | 
| Floors | 5 | 
| Tax Abatements | None | 
| Building Class | HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A | 

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