186 East 75th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

The four-story, 1920-built Old Law Tenement at 186 East 75th Street, currently owned by Michael Pligavko, has experienced several significant issues over its recent history. Most notably, the building is currently dealing with an active bee/wasp infestation reported in April 2023 that remains unresolved as of mid-2025. In 2018, there was a cluster of water-related problems during July, with multiple complaints regarding heavy flow and slow leaks, which resulted in violations for water damage affecting plaster walls, ceilings, and wood floors in Apartment 1, creating uninhabitable conditions.

The building also faced multiple emergency complaints in 2018 related to plumbing (radiators), electrical wiring, and various paint/plaster issues, though inspections generally found no violations issued. The building has had several notable violations and compliance issues that suggest ongoing maintenance concerns. As of 2024, there are open violations regarding necessary postings related to bedbug reporting, tenant information, and safety requirements (including smoke and carbon monoxide detector notices) from 2016. Notably, a water damage case from 2018 resulted in a Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board violation.

However, more recent filings from 2022-2025 show no reported bedbug infestations, with the last reported period showing zero infested units. The building has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2016 through 2019, though there was one failure in 2015 for unspecified reasons. There have been various complaints regarding illegal conversions and building stability concerns in 2018, though most inspections did not warrant violations. The most recent inspection records show minimal recent violations, though the ongoing bee infestation and historical water damage issues suggest monitoring of maintenance responses would be prudent.