228 West 75th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

The five-story, 10-unit building at 228 West 75th Street, owned by Rene Morales and constructed in 1887, has maintained a generally stable record over the past years, with particular attention to safety and maintenance requirements. Most recently, in February 2024, the building received a Class B violation regarding missing sprinkler components in the cellar, though this was certified as corrected by March 2024.

The building has a consistent history of meeting rodent inspection requirements, passing all inspections from 2014 through 2024, and demonstrating active compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with all recent filings showing zero infested units from 2020 through 2025. The property has undergone regular permit activity, with multiple alteration permits issued between 2019 and 2023, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvements. Reviewing the complaint history for the building, most issues reported through 2018 to 2023 were found to have no violations warranting action at the time of inspection, including complaints about vacant conditions, gas utilities, and a sidewalk shed.

The building has shown responsiveness to regulatory requirements, as evidenced by timely bedbug report filings and prompt attention to violations when they occur. While there have been periodic violations noted, particularly regarding bedbug reporting and sprinkler system maintenance, these issues have been addressed and closed in accordance with regulatory requirements. The most significant recent violation related to fire safety equipment was promptly addressed within approximately three weeks of the inspection notice.