475 Main Street, Manhattan, NY 10044

The 16-story residential building at 475 Main Street on Roosevelt Island, managed by Sheena Basu and containing 258 units, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since its construction in 2003. Most notably, there have been recurring indoor air quality concerns, specifically reported chemical vapors and odors, with the most recent complaints occurring in February and June 2023, though these were resolved with advisories to the property management. The building has also faced plumbing challenges, including a water supply issue in April 2023 and a mold problem in October 2022, both of which were addressed without violations being issued.

The property has undergone various inspections and received multiple violations over the past few years. In 2021-2022, there were two incidents requiring bedbug reporting compliance, with one documented infestation in 2022. A significant safety incident occurred in May 2022 related to facade repairs, involving malfunctioning scaffolding during work by J.

Giarnella & Sons II, which resulted in two environmental violations but with no penalties imposed. More recently, in June 2023, the building received multiple violations for failing to file required external low-pressure inspection reports for 2018-2021, though these were dismissed by November 2023. The building's management has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations in the most recent 2023-2024 reporting period. Additionally, there was a minor complaint in 2024 regarding parking lot lights shining on the building, which was investigated and found to have no violation.