121 East 74th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

121 East 74th Street is a 10-story, 30-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1928, currently owned by Ronald Thomas. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past five years. Most notably, in 2019, there were multiple violations, including a "Failure to Maintain" exterior building walls resulting in a $2,500 penalty for cracked and spalling stonework above the entrance, and two ECB violations regarding construction-related issues involving unauthorized temporary construction equipment and missing approved plans.

The Department of Buildings imposed various violations, including a failure to display energy efficiency scores in 2021 (dismissed in 2024) and an immediate hazard violation in 2019 related to construction equipment. The building has undergone regular inspections and monitoring for pests and structural integrity. Since 2019, there have been no reports of bedbug infestations, with all filings indicating zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units.

Rodent inspections have consistently resulted in passing scores, with the most recent inspection in December 2022 showing no issues. The property has maintained active compliance with construction permits, with multiple permits issued between 2019-2021 for various work including electrical, plumbing, and miscellaneous repairs. Recent tenant safety inspections in March 2023 and a construction enforcement sweep in July 2020 resulted in no violations being found. The building's maintenance record shows a mix of resolved violations and some penalties, but recent years have demonstrated improved compliance with housing and safety regulations, particularly with respect to pest control and structural maintenance.