53 East 74th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

The six-story, ten-unit residential building at 53 East 74th Street on the Upper East Side, owned by Bernard Friedman, has been through several notable incidents since its construction in 1898. Most concerning is an active complaint filed in February 2025 regarding illegal commercial or manufacturing use in the residential zone, though no inspection or disposition details are currently available.

The building's maintenance record shows some violations, including a 2023 penalty for failing to file the 2022 external low-pressure inspection documentation, which was subsequently dismissed in December 2023. Two violations from 2020 and 2018 were properly resolved, with documentation showing that defects were corrected in both cases. The property's pest control history is encouraging, demonstrating consistent attention to building health; since 2019, there have been no reported bedbug infestations other than a single instance in 2019 that was promptly addressed, and all subsequent annual reports have indicated zero infestations.

Regular rodent inspections have been conducted between 2010 and 2023, with all inspections showing "Passed" results, indicating effective management of potential pest issues. While the building's age and inspection history suggest some maintenance challenges, the consistent resolution of violations and absence of recent pest infestations indicate proper attention to building management. The most recent issues appear to be primarily administrative in nature rather than indicative of broader building concerns.