219 West 78th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The three-story, seven-unit building at 219 West 78th Street, owned by Irene Gladstein, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since 2019. Most notably, there were multiple water supply problems reported in April 2019, affecting the entire building, along with heat and hot water outages that required emergency responses. The building has a concerning history of electrical issues, with complaints about lighting, outlets, and switches occurring in both 2019 and 2021.

The property has received numerous Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly in 2021 when violations were documented for mold, ceiling damage, and roof leaks in the first-floor apartment (1R). External inspections in 2023 revealed four active violations related to low-pressure inspections that have not been filed as required, suggesting potential system maintenance issues. The building underwent some renovation work in early 2019 that led to multiple violations for failing to properly notify tenants and post required safety information, though these were later resolved.

Recent rodent inspections show variable results, with rat activity noted in 2023 but passing inspections in 2024 and previous years. On a positive note, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero reported bedbug infestations in recent years, with the most recent reports in 2024 showing no instances of infestation or re-infestation. The building's permits from 2019 indicate some authorized work was done during that period, though the nature of the work and its current condition are not specified in the available data.