37 West 76th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

37 West 76th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side neighborhood, owned by Zacarias Vazquez and constructed in 1889. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a persistent rodent problem. From 2023 to mid-2025, there have been multiple rat sightings reported through 311, with the most recent occurring in July 2023.

While the property has passed some Department of Health inspections, there were violations found in April 2023 that required follow-up inspections. The building also experienced an unsanitary condition related to garbage/recycling storage in March 2023, though this complaint was eventually closed without violations being issued. The property's pest control history shows some activity between 2024 and 2023, with a bedbug infestation reported in late 2024, though it appears to have been promptly addressed and eradicated.

Additionally, there was a concerning complaint about indoor sewage odor in September 2020 that required the owner's attention. An unusual complaint about building shaking/vibration was filed in April 2019, but the inspector was unable to gain access to the property for investigation. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of passed inspections and instances of rat activity requiring bait application, particularly between March 2023 and June 2023, though more recent inspections in 2024 have shown improvements with passed results. The building's age and history of maintenance issues suggest ongoing attention to pest control and sanitation matters is required, though recent inspections indicate some progress in addressing these concerns.