147 West 79th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

147 West 79th Street is a 16-story, 59-unit residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Christopher Orpheus. The building has experienced recurring heating and plumbing issues, most notably a significant cluster of heat and hot water complaints in December 2019, where multiple complaints were filed regarding both apartment-specific and building-wide problems, though these were reportedly resolved according to tenant feedback. More recently, in November 2023, there were complaints regarding a slow water leak and ceiling paint issues in apartment 9D, resulting in violations being issued for both paint/plaster and water leak problems, with the paint violation being classified as an immediate emergency.

The building's recent history shows some concerning infrastructure issues, with a 2024 complaint regarding a bulging or cracked wall/retaining wall, and an active Environmental Control Board violation from May 2024 regarding a collapsed fence in the rear yard. Notably, the property had persistent maintenance issues during 2019-2020, including multiple violations affecting the 9D apartment related to water leaks, radiator problems, and various repair needs, though most of these were eventually closed after corrections were made. The building has maintained relatively good pest control records, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years (2019-2024) and passed rodent inspections in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, though there was one instance of "Rat Activity" noted in February 2022.

The property has two significant open violations as of May 2024: one regarding an unsafe fence condition and another related to construction safety compliance from 2019, though this was noted as resolved with a $2,500 penalty. The building's bedbug reporting history shows consistent zero infestation rates since 2018, and all recent rodent inspections have passed, indicating good overall pest management. However, the pattern of heating and maintenance issues, particularly during the winter months, suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges that require monitoring, while the recent water leak and ceiling issues in apartment 9D indicate continuing maintenance concerns.