114 West 74th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

114 West 74th Street is a four-story, ten-unit residential building located in the Upper West Side neighborhood. Built in 1887 and currently owned by Anh Do, this Class A building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The most pressing current concerns involve two uninspected complaints from August 2024 regarding water leaks (damp spots) and ceiling issues, with HPD inspectors unable to gain access for evaluation. The building has a documented history of heating and hot water problems, with multiple complaints in late 2022 indicating system failures affecting the entire building, though these were reportedly resolved.

Recent maintenance challenges include door/window issues, appliance problems (specifically with cooking gas and electric/gas range), and security concerns with multiple door-related complaints in early 2024, some classified as emergencies. The building has undergone several rodent control measures in 2023-2024, with inspections revealing rat activity and bait applications, though an inspection in June 2024 passed without violations. There is also a concerning pattern of heating system violations, with citations in 2018 related to failure to file inspection reports and a 2022 violation noting locked boiler room access issues. Electrical safety was a concern in 2019 when multiple violations were recorded in apartment 4A for exposed wires and defective outlets, though these were subsequently addressed.

Recently, the building's management received fines in 2018 for failing to comply with the Commissioner's Orders, with penalties totaling $2,500, which were subsequently resolved. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bed bugs, with no reported infestations or eradications in the past six years, and all recent bedbug reports confirm zero affected units. While there have been multiple violations recorded over the years, most have been promptly addressed and closed. The building's systems have experienced periodic maintenance issues typical for its age, but management has generally responded to complaints, as evidenced by multiple cases being verified and corrected before closure by HPD, including recent issues with cooking gas and general maintenance in 2024.