68 East 79th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

68 East 79th Street is a 4-story, 7-unit converted Class A building located in New York City's Upper East Side, owned by Perry Roth and dating back to 1884. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with the most recent complaints occurring in February 2024, which were categorized as emergencies. The property has also faced multiple other maintenance challenges, particularly in September 2022 when several issues emerged simultaneously, including a power outage, water leak, pest infestation, and unsanitary mold conditions.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of both plumbing and heating system irregularities, with multiple heat/hot water complaints documented between 2018 and 2024. While there have been three recorded violations regarding bedbug reporting between 2021 and 2023, recent filings show no infestation cases between 2019 and 2025. The property has undergone various permitted improvement works, particularly between 2019 and 2021, with permits issued for electrical and plumbing work.

Building inspections for rodent control have consistently passed since 2010, and a drainage-related complaint in early 2024 was closed due to inspector access issues. The most pressing concerns for current and prospective tenants relate to the building's heating system reliability, as evidenced by multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints, most recently in 2024. The property has had significant maintenance issues involving basic services such as electricity and water, as well as structural and sanitary challenges, though many of these complaints have been resolved. The presence of both heating system problems and periodic plumbing issues suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges within this historic building.