38 East 75th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

At 38 East 75th Street, a 4-story, 9-unit building constructed in 1882 and currently owned by Robert Schwartz, there have been persistent issues with compliance regarding bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations recorded in 2022, 2023, and most recently in 2024, indicating the building has failed to file the required annual bedbug reports as mandated by HPD rules. The property has also experienced significant construction-related activity during 2023-2024, with multiple environmental control board violations issued against contractor JRL Skyline Inc, including penalties for unsafe floor conditions and failure to institute proper safety measures, though many were subsequently resolved.

A particularly concerning violation from February 2024 documented cracks on the adjacent building (36 East 75th Street) reportedly caused by construction work. The building has maintained a generally good record with regular rodent inspections, passing all but two (in 2011) since 2011, and showing no documented bedbug infestations or eradications between 2019 and 2020, despite the current reporting violations.

Between 2024 and 2025, there were several construction-related complaints filed with the Department of Buildings, including concerns about debris management and work without permits, though inspections generally found no violations warranting penalties. The property has also demonstrated ongoing compliance with various safety requirements, having addressed past violations related to posting necessary safety notices in common areas, as evidenced by certifications in 2018, though the most recent bedbug reporting violations suggest ongoing regulatory compliance issues.