266 West 73rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

266 West 73rd Street is a 4-story, 10-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, constructed in 1888 and currently owned by Zacarias Vazquez. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues between 2021-2022, with multiple complaints from tenants and HPD investigations showing both apartment-specific and building-wide problems. While many of these issues were reportedly resolved, an emergency violation regarding electrical wiring safety in the 4th story public hall was noted in April 2022 and appears to remain open.

In April 2021, numerous violations were documented in apartment 3A, including issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, door locks, self-closing doors, kitchen gas supply, and bathroom fixtures, though these were subsequently certified as corrected by May 2021. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status since at least 2018, with all annual reports showing zero infestation. Recent rodent inspections show improvement, with the most recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 passing successfully, though there were some concerns noted in late 2022 and early 2023.

The Department of Buildings records show two permit issuances in 2020 and 2021, though specific details about the permit work are not provided in the available data. This summary reflects building conditions and maintenance history up to October 2023, with no significant complaints or violations reported in the most recent available data from 2023-2024. While historical issues with heat/hot water service and various maintenance violations in apartment 3A have been addressed, the building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance requirements are likely. The consistent record of bedbug elimination and recent improvements in rodent inspection results are positive indicators of current building conditions.