136 West 75th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

136 West 75th Street is a six-story, 30-unit residential tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, constructed in 1921 and currently owned by Burak Seren. The building has experienced recurring rodent issues in recent years, with multiple rat sightings reported in 2024 (most recently in August 2024) and inspections showing both rat activity and bait application throughout 2023-2024. While the property has maintained a bedbug-free record with zero infested units reported consistently from 2018 through 2024, it has faced various compliance challenges related to building codes and maintenance requirements.

Notable incidents include multiple violations in 2018 regarding failure to comply with commissioner's orders and work done without proper permits, particularly concerning roof-related issues that resulted in several Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations with associated penalties. In recent years, the building has also faced violations related to energy efficiency requirements, including failure to display energy scores and submit benchmarking reports in 2022, though these violations were ultimately dismissed or resolved. The building's maintenance history shows regular permit issuance for various work types, with specific permits issued in 2018-2020 for electrical and plumbing work.

Inspection records indicate generally satisfactory results, with the most recent compliance inspection passing in October 2024. The property has maintained its bedbug-free status consistently across multiple annual reporting periods from 2019 to 2024, indicating effective pest management practices in this regard. While the rodent control efforts have been ongoing, with bait application and inspections continuing into 2024, the building demonstrates compliance with most regulatory requirements when violations are identified, as evidenced by prompt permit applications and corrections. The recent pattern of rodent-related complaints suggests this remains an area requiring ongoing attention, though the property has successfully passed subsequent inspections following initial rodent activity reports.