254 West 71st Street, Manhattan, NY 10023
The three-story, 8-unit building at 254 West 71st Street, dating back to 1892, has experienced recurrent maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly concerning essential services. Between 2023 and 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations related to heat and hot water failures affecting the entire building, with violations issued in November 2023 for inadequate heat and hot water in at least one apartment (1A). The building has also faced gas supply issues, with violations documented in 2024 specifically affecting apartments 1B and 2B.
More recent service requests in 2024 included problems with a gas range, though no violations were issued after inspection. The property has a concerning history of electrical issues, with multiple complaints about defective or exposed wiring recorded between 2021 and 2022, and related Environmental Control Board violations. There were also several building-wide service interruptions requiring violation notices, especially in late 2023 regarding failure to provide proper notice for essential service interruptions.
Building safety systems have been a focus of attention, with violations noted in 2024 regarding self-closing doors in public areas and apartment 1B. However, on a positive note, recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2023 passed successfully, showing no significant pest problems. Additionally, the building's bedbug reporting history from 2018 to 2024 shows consistently zero infestations, indicating effective pest management practices. The property has outstanding Boiler and Low-Pressure Inspection Violations from 2019 and 2023, respectively, though these are not classified as immediately hazardous.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1892 |
Total area | 5208 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A |

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