136 West 71st Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

136 West 71st Street is a four-story, 10-unit residential building in the Upper West Side, constructed in 1885 and currently owned by Joseph Annunziatajr. The property has experienced recurring heating issues, with three heat/hot water complaints in 2024 (March and January) and another in December 2020, though inspections often resulted in no access or confirmation of restored services.

The building has faced ongoing rodent challenges, with multiple complaints through 2024 showing rat activity in April, May, June, and a recent compliance inspection in July 2024 that passed, following several failed inspections earlier this year. In early 2024, there were electrical safety concerns addressed in April, including defective outlet covers on the first and third stories' public halls, which were classified from Class C to Class A violations.

The building's bedbug reporting history from 2020-2025 shows consistent compliance, with no reported infestations or re-infestations during any of the designated filing periods, suggesting effective pest management practices. While the heat and rodent issues represent the most significant ongoing concerns, the building has successfully addressed several safety violations, such as the electrical outlet issues, through proper certification processes. This 10-unit conversion has maintained an active pattern of regulatory compliance, with inspections and violations being addressed in a timely manner, though the recurrence of heating and rodent issues indicates persistent challenges in these areas.