16 East 71st Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

The six-story, 16-unit building at 16 East 71st Street in the Upper East Side, owned by Bernard Friedman, was constructed in 1911 and is now classified as "HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A." The property has experienced several significant safety-related issues in recent years, particularly concerning lead paint hazard compliance. In 2021-2022, multiple violations were recorded regarding lead-based paint hazard control requirements, including failures to provide proper documentation and notifications, with specific violations noted for apartments 1D, 3B, and B. The building also underwent a window safety issue in October 2021, when a window guard was reported as broken or missing, though this complaint was subsequently closed without violation.

The building has three active violations as of January 2022 related to the fourth and fifth floors, concerning a metal gate, unauthorized lock installations, and various encumbrances including lockers and personal items in public hall areas. Despite these safety concerns, the building has maintained a good record regarding pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years (2021-2024), though there was one infestation in 2019 that was promptly addressed. Rodent inspections conducted regularly from 2010 to 2019 consistently passed. The Department of Buildings records show several permits were issued in 2020 for electrical work and equipment-related matters, and the building has been subject to routine safety inspections, with the most recent major inspections focusing on lead paint compliance issues.

The property's maintenance history reveals recurring attention to safety compliance, particularly regarding windows and lead paint, with violations spanning from 1999 through the present. Two complaints regarding construction and cleaning service issues were filed in 2020-2021 but were investigated and found to warrant no violations. While the building has multiple open violations related to lead paint and public area maintenance as of 2022, the owner has generally addressed safety concerns in a timely manner when violations are issued, though some notable compliance issues remain unresolved. The building's management has maintained an active approach to pest control, evidenced by regular reporting and rapid response to infestations when they occur.