375 West End Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

The 12-story, 44-unit residential building at 375 West End Avenue, owned by Ronald Starcic and dating back to 1912, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Of particular concern is an ongoing situation as of mid-2024 involving construction lead dust in common areas, which remains under investigation by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). The building's facade has been a recurring safety concern, with a February 2022 “Unsafe” designation and associated violations resulting in a $10,000 penalty for failing to provide required safety measures such as sidewalk shed netting.

Recent inspections in 2024 and 2023 have generally passed rodent inspections, though there were two rodent-related complaints in 2022 and 2023. The building has also faced mechanical and safety system challenges, including a 2020 violation related to boiler room safety features and a currently active violation regarding door self-closing mechanisms at the building and vestibule entrances. Historical data shows consistent attention to pest control, with the building reporting zero bedbug infestations across seven consecutive annual reports since 2018.

The property has maintained regular compliance with rodent inspections, passing all assessments between 2015 and 2024. Multiple permits for various maintenance and upgrade works have been issued between 2018 and 2019, covering plumbing and electrical work. While the building has experienced various violations and complaints over the years, many have been resolved through inspections and corrective actions. These records indicate ongoing maintenance efforts, though the most recent lead dust issue and historical facade concerns suggest areas requiring continued attention to ensure resident safety and comfort.