57 East 73rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

57 East 73rd Street is a 4-story, 5-unit residential building located on Manhattan's Upper East Side, constructed in 1886 and currently owned by Chuck Arnold. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with at least three documented complaints in 2019-2021 where HPD was unable to gain access for inspection, though one 2021 complaint did result in an inspection with no violations found. Additional concerns emerged in late 2019 when multiple units (apartments 1 and 2) were found to have defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though these violations were certified as corrected by January 2020.

The building underwent significant scrutiny in 2020-2021 regarding unauthorized commercial and illegal hotel room use, with several complaints filed, though most inspections found no violations or resulted in Oath Violations being served. Recent inspections and filings show the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2020 through 2025, with no infestations reported during the past five cycles. The property has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2010 through 2019.

Two notable violations were recorded in 2020-2021 regarding altered/changing building occupancy without a valid C of O, and 2021 related to chimney height requirements, both of which have been resolved. The building has shown regular maintenance activity, with multiple permits issued between 2022 and 2025 for various upgrades, including recent plumbing work in April 2025. While there have been several complaints and violations over the years, most have been addressed promptly, and recent records indicate improved compliance with safety requirements and building maintenance standards.