253 West 76th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

The 4-story, 10-unit building at 253 West 76th Street, owned by Day Si Castro, has faced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly throughout 2025. The property is currently undergoing persistent rodent issues, with multiple Department of Health inspections and bait applications recorded between March and July 2025, including confirmed rat activity documented in April, May, and June 2025. The building has also experienced several structural and maintenance problems, including violations for flooring issues, unsanitary conditions, and problems with windows and walls documented in May 2025.

Earlier violations from 2021-2022 show concerns about water leaks, mold, and deterioration of common areas, particularly affecting apartment 9 on the fifth story, and the building's public hall. The property has a concerning history of heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints recorded in early 2024 and late 2025, though inspectors often could not gain access to verify the conditions. Boiler-related problems were noted in late 2021, leading to violations about an unregistered boiler and hazardous conditions, followed by inactive penalties. More recently, the building has received violations for failure to file required low-pressure inspections in 2023 and 2024, which remain active as of September 2024.

Despite these numerous maintenance challenges, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations across all reporting periods since 2018, with no units reported as infested or requiring eradication. The building's management history shows a pattern of violations and complaints being closed without resolution, particularly when inspectors are unable to gain access for verification. While some issues have resulted in violations being issued, such as for wall conditions and various maintenance deficiencies, follow-up inspections often show continuation of problems, particularly regarding pest control and structural maintenance. The property has undergone several rodent baiting treatments in 2025, with inspections consistently confirming rat activity, suggesting ongoing challenges with pest management.