159 West 73rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

The four-story, 10-unit building at 159 West 73rd Street, owned by Jerry Edelman, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably regarding heat and rodent problems. The building underwent multiple heat and hot water complaints between 2022 and 2025, with some emergency situations affecting either the entire building or individual apartments, though records indicate that heat and hot water were generally restored promptly.

Of particular concern are the recurring rodent-related issues, with the most recent reports in 2025 showing violations that warranted follow-up inspections. Despite some initial failed inspections, recent rodent inspections as of July 2025 have passed, though the building experienced three rodent-related complaints between April and May 2025. The building is currently facing several open violations as of late 2024, including concerns about an allegedly illegal duplex apartment created by wooden stairs leading to the cellar, and improper usage of plumbing fixtures in the cellar area.

Additionally, there are maintenance issues with a defective gate latching device at the east yard. Historical records show consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements over the past five years, with no reported infestation cases. The building, which dates back to 1882, has passed multiple inspections for various issues, including a successful rodent inspection in July 2025, though it has experienced recurring maintenance challenges that have required ongoing oversight from city agencies, most notably the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.