234 West 75th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

234 West 75th Street is a 3-story, 3-unit residential building constructed in 1885 and currently owned by Yasmi Crystal. The building has a concerning pattern of violations and pest-related issues over recent years, particularly regarding bedbug reporting and rodent activity. Most notably, there are three active Housing Maintenance Code violations (2022-2024) related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD.

Between 2018 and 2024, the building has experienced recurring rodent issues, with multiple inspections showing rat activity, though the most recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 have passed. In 2022, the Department of Buildings found multiple violations regarding unauthorized modifications to the 3rd floor, including illegal conversion and construction work, though these violations have been marked as resolved or dismissed on the record. The building's history shows periods of non-compliance with safety regulations, including blocked access to scuttle ladders and the use of prohibited door hardware.

There were also violations related to failing to maintain proper building certification and respond to immediately hazardous violations, though these have been dismissed in later proceedings. While the property has shown some improvement in recent years, as evidenced by the passing rodent inspections and the apparent resolution of several past violations, the ongoing bedbug reporting violation and historical pattern of rodent issues suggest potential ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age (built in 1885) and history of unauthorized modifications may indicate particular attention needed for building systems and regulatory compliance.