125 West 70th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

The four-story, 10-unit building at 125 West 70th Street in the Upper West Side, currently owned by Joseph Annunziatajr, has a mixed maintenance history since its 1886 construction. Most recently, in October 2024, there were complaints about heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The building has experienced recurring heating system problems, with similar building-wide heat and hot water complaints in 2019 and 2024. Multiple maintenance issues were reported in June 2022, including problems with flooring, walls, and electrical systems, though inspections were not completed due to access issues.

Recent inspections in fall 2024 have identified several violations, including defective ceramic tiles in the first story vestibule hall and a lack of proper gas leak notice posting requirements. There were also previously noted safety concerns regarding self-closing doors, with violations recorded in October 2024 relating to devices preventing doors from closing properly at both the building entrance and basement vestibule. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2017-2025 showing zero infested or re-infested units. Regular rodent inspections have been conducted annually from 2014-2024, consistently passing all inspections.

During 2020, while the building was undergoing work, there were several construction-related violations issued, including issues with scaffolding safety and worker training, though most have been resolved, with one active violation remaining pertaining to OSHA card requirements. The building's documented history shows recurring issues with heating systems, particularly in winter months, while many general maintenance complaints have been addressed through inspections. The property has maintained compliance with modern bedbug reporting requirements and passed regular rodent inspections, indicating generally acceptable conditions in these areas. However, the pattern of heating system complaints and recent safety violations regarding door mechanisms suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.