252 West 74th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

252 West 74th Street is a three-story, 10-unit residential building located in the Upper West Side, built in 1887 and currently owned by Michael Goodman. The property has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over the past few years, most notably in 2024, when there were multiple complaints and violations related to heat and hot water issues, including inadequate heating and scalding hot water conditions affecting Apartment 7. The building is currently facing an open safety complaint regarding the fire escape, as of June 2025, which represents a potentially significant safety concern.

Between 2023 and 2024, there was a recurring pattern of heat and hot water complaints, with multiple emergency violations being issued and subsequently addressed through inspections. The building has also been dealing with rodent-related issues, with multiple reports in early 2024 indicating sightings of rats and mice, though recent inspections in 2024-2025 suggest temporary compliance with rodent control measures. The property has experienced multiple violations of fire safety regulations, including issues with self-closing doors at various entry points.

While the building maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past four reporting periods (2019-2024), and there were no violations related to bedbugs or debris issues since 2021, the persistent heating system problems and recent open fire escape complaint warrant attention. As of March 2024, there were several open and recently addressed violations, including issues with water leaks in the basement public hall, door safety concerns, and fire retardant material maintenance. The building's owner has been working to address these violations, as evidenced by the classification of many as "closed" after inspection. It is worth noting that there is currently an active DOB violation as of June 2023 regarding the failure to file the 2020 external low-pressure inspection, though the outcome remains pending.