252 West 73rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

252 West 73rd Street is a 10-unit, 4-story residential building built in 1888, currently owned by 252 West 73rd Street Inc. The building has experienced several compliance issues in recent years, most notably regarding bedbug reporting requirements, with violations documented in 2021-2024 for failing to file annual bedbug reports, though recent filings from 2024 show no reported infestations (0 infested units).

The property underwent significant renovation work in 2020 without proper permits, resulting in multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to unpermitted plumbing, electrical, and construction work in apartment 4B, with associated fines of $2,500 for plumbing and $1,600 for electrical work, though these violations were eventually resolved. The building's maintenance history reveals some concerning patterns, particularly in 2020 when a complaint about unauthorized work in occupied units was filed, leading to an Oath Violation. There were also multiple violations between 2019-2023 for failing to file required external low-pressure inspections and annual boiler reports, though these were ultimately dismissed.

Recent rodent inspections in 2024 show mixed results, with rat activity recorded in August and October 2024, contrasting with passed inspections in other months. The most recent permits issued (as of late 2022) suggest some ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts, with at least one exterior work permit granted. Overall, while the building has maintained compliance with bedbug eradication requirements in recent filings, the pattern of violations and maintenance issues over the years suggests periodic challenges with regulatory compliance and pest management, though recent records indicate improved adherence to reporting requirements.