114 West 71st Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

The four-story, 8-unit building at 114 West 71st Street in the Upper West Side, built in 1884 and currently owned by David Kadosh, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints, with the latest emergency report in January 2025 indicating the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access for inspection.

The building has also faced significant plumbing issues, particularly in October 2024, when violations were issued for water supply problems affecting multiple units. Other concerning incidents include multiple inspections in August 2024 revealing unsanitary conditions with evidence of mold and pest infestations, particularly affecting apartment 2B, along with electrical wiring concerns, damaged plaster surfaces, and issues with the building's intercom system. The property has open violations from October 2024 concerning water supply and hot water issues in apartment 3F, as well as outstanding DOB violations from 2023-2024 related to failure to file required external low pressure inspections.

There have been several access-related complaints, including concerns about locked egress in 2024, though inspections were unable to verify violations in these instances. While rodent inspections have shown improvement recently, with passes in 2023 and 2024, there have been multiple periods of rat activity documented between 2018-2022, indicating historical pest control challenges. The building's management has faced scrutiny over various issues, including complaints about possible illegal conversions and work without proper permits, though these complaints were found to lack sufficient evidence upon inspection.