312 West 78th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The 5-story, 9-unit residential building at 312 West 78th Street in the Upper West Side, owned by Michael Fagan, was constructed in 1895. The property experienced significant construction-related issues in mid-2023, with multiple violations recorded on July 26, 2023, involving unauthorized construction work at rear yard exposure 3, including foundation, excavation, and retaining wall work without approved plans.

These violations, which posed potential safety and compliance concerns, resulted in penalties totaling $3,750, though records indicate they were subsequently resolved. Two construction safety compliance actions were recorded in July 2023, one of which resulted in a stop work order that was fully rescinded. Despite these construction-related issues in 2023, the building has maintained an excellent record in terms of pest management and general maintenance.

Bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024 consistently show zero infested or eradicated units, indicating effective pest control measures. The building has also passed all rodent inspections conducted from 2014 through September 2024, demonstrating ongoing compliance with health and safety standards. The most recent rodent inspection in September 2024, along with an earlier inspection in September 2023, both resulted in passing grades, continuing a decade-long trend of successful inspections in this category.