242 West 76th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

The 16-story building at 242 West 76th Street, owned by Ronald Domb and constructed in 1926, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water services, with multiple emergency complaints documented between 2020-2022. The most recent heating complaint was recorded in August 2022, while earlier incidents affected both individual apartments and the entire building. Other significant infrastructure challenges include a power outage in March 2021, a heavy water leak in June 2020, plumbing problems affecting toilets and sinks, and periodic pest control issues.

The building underwent construction work between 2019-2021, during which time there were several construction safety violations, including improper scaffolding installation and inadequate protection of adjoining property in September 2020, though these violations were ultimately resolved. In 2019, multiple violations were documented in apartment 1207, including issues with doors, surface damage, and water leaks, though records indicate these were subsequently addressed. Recent building maintenance history shows improved conditions, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past three years (2022-2025) and compliance passes for rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024, though there was one incident of rat activity noted in August 2024.

The most recent complaints from 2023 and 2024 regarding boiler and site conditions were found to have no violations warranting penalties. The building's permit history shows multiple issued work permits, particularly in 2021-2022, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts by the current management. While earlier years (2019-2022) showed a pattern of maintenance issues affecting resident comfort and safety, the more recent inspections and absence of certain recurring problems indicate potential improvements in building management and maintenance practices.