40 East 75th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

40 East 75th Street is a 5-story, 9-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, constructed in 1882 and currently owned by Carrie Chiang. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with emergency complaints filed in both 2023 and 2024, though HPD inspections often faced access issues. Recent violations from November 2024 include inadequate hot water supply and defective self-closing doors in apartment 3B, with additional concerns about access control devices in the building's vestibule and basement doors.

The building's infrastructure has faced various challenges, including power outages reported in 2024 and 2020, and multiple plumbing issues in January 2023. Safety systems require attention, with open violations from November 2023 in apartment 4A regarding missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as hot water supply issues. The property's maintenance history reveals some positive aspects, including successful bedbug management, with reports from 2021 and 2022 showing no infested units or required eradication efforts.

Rodent inspections between 2011-2019 consistently passed, except for one rat activity indication in November 2019. Internal systems like cooking gas and electrical systems have had occasional issues, with violations issued in 2020. Of note is a 2021 elevator-related complaint regarding its single-device operation and lack of alternate service, though this was closed after access issues during inspection. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with systems affecting tenant comfort such as heating, water supply, and safety features.