255 West 75th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

The six-story, 62-unit apartment building at 255 West 75th Street, constructed in 1960 and currently owned by Angela Cronk, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past couple of years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water outages, particularly in late 2024 and early 2025, with multiple complaints filed through the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has also struggled with pest control, evidenced by multiple rodent activity reports and a pest complaint in 2024.

Recent maintenance issues include paint and plaster problems, with inspections in 2025 confirming these defects. There are currently two open housing maintenance code violations from 2023 regarding self-closing door issues in public areas, which are critical for maintaining building safety. The property has a documented history of elevator service violations between 2018 and 2021, with multiple complaints about being the only device on the property and no alternate service. These violations were addressed through the Environmental Control Board (ECB) processes, with penalties imposed and resolved.

Building safety features have been a concern, particularly regarding fire door functionality, though most related violations from 2022-2023 appear to have been addressed. Interestingly, the building has maintained a bedbug-free record since 2021, with regular reporting showing no current infestations. Recent inspections in 2025 show improved rodent control, with the most recent inspection passing, though there have been periodic rat activity reports throughout 2023-2024. The building's management has also faced scrutiny for not properly displaying energy efficiency scores, though this appears to be an administrative violation.