156 West 75th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

156 West 75th Street is a four-story, 10-unit residential building constructed in 1888 on Manhattan's Upper West Side, currently owned by Gramatas Poulos. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with the most recent concerns centered around rodent activity, evidenced by multiple service requests and inspections in 2024-2025 showing rat activity, though a July 2025 inspection passed.

The building faced significant heating and hot water system challenges in December 2023, with multiple tenant complaints and violations documented through the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including deficiencies affecting multiple apartments and requiring emergency response. These issues were accompanied by cooking gas supply problems affecting units 6 and 8, with violations noted in December 2023, plus concerns about building access to the heating system. The building's maintenance record shows some recent improvements, including a passed rodent inspection in July 2025, though earlier inspections in 2024 had documented rat activity and required bait application.

Safety concerns were also identified through violations related to door self-closing mechanisms at public entrances, with multiple violations recorded in December 2023 regarding devices preventing doors from closing properly. However, the property has maintained an active compliance record regarding bedbug reporting, with all recent filings (2021-2024) showing zero infested units, suggesting effective pest management practices in this regard. While there have been various maintenance challenges, the building's inspection history shows regular oversight and response from city agencies, with most violations eventually being closed through necessary repairs or system adjustments.