317 West 74th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

317 West 74th Street is a 5-story, 19-unit residential building constructed in 1894, currently owned by Rony Kravel. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly concerning heat and hot water availability in 2022-2025, with multiple emergency complaints recorded. The most recent maintenance concerns include ceiling paint/plaster issues reported in April 2025 that resulted in violations, and a notable pattern of rodent activity with multiple inspections showing rat presence between 2022 and 2024, though the most recent October 2024 inspection showed compliance.

The building has several open violations from September 2023 regarding missing safety equipment in Apartment 5A, specifically for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as self-closing door issues. Historical maintenance records reveal previous violations requiring attention to building safety systems, including a 2022 inspection citing problems with the precast concrete balustrade system at the 4th floor and a need for sidewalk protection. The property has maintained a generally clean bedbug record, with no reported infestations in the past seven years according to annual filings, and there have been no documented bedbug issues since 2018.

Multiple heat and water supply complaints have been filed by tenants over the years, though some inspections did not find violations. The building's management has faced challenges with timely resolution of various maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple complaints requiring follow-up inspections and the presence of open violations as of late 2023. While some problems have been addressed and closed through inspections, the pattern of recurring issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.