119 East 74th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

The 6-story, 1924 Old Law Tenement building at 119 East 74th Street, currently owned by Barry Swain, has exhibited several concerning patterns over the last several years, particularly regarding pest management compliance. The building has consistently failed to file required annual bedbug reports between 2021 and 2024, with violations remaining open as of April 2024. There have been multiple complaints and violations related to building maintenance and systems, including a defective boiler in 2021 (with an Oath Violation served), and various environmental control board violations in 2021 concerning fire safety and maintenance issues in the boiler room.

Three specific ECB violations from March 2021 cited problems with fire stopping and cracks in the boiler room area, though these were ultimately resolved. The building has also faced Department of Buildings (DOB) violations related to elevator maintenance in 2019, though these were dismissed based on subsequent inspections showing corrections had been made. There appears to be a pattern of delayed compliance with inspection requirements, as evidenced by multiple violations being resolved only after subsequent inspections.

The property has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections between 2010 and 2019, suggesting generally good pest management practices in this regard. Several plumbing and alteration permits were issued between 2018 and 2020, indicating ongoing maintenance and improvements to building systems. While most violations have been resolved through proper channels, the recurring bedbug report compliance issues and some system maintenance violations suggest areas of concern for resident comfort and building upkeep.