157 East 74th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

The 11-story condominium building at 157 East 74th Street, owned by Kristina Sokolowski, was constructed in 1986 and contains 19 units. The building has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, particularly in relation to Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections, with multiple active complaints as of 2025 showing "Access Denied – 1st Attempt" during inspections in July 2025. The building has had three Housing Maintenance Code violations in the past five years, with the most recent one in 2022 regarding the failure to file an annual bedbug report, though subsequent bedbug reports from 2018 through 2024 indicate no infestations were reported.

A significant environmental control board violation is currently active from 2024, documenting water damage at the cellar level medical office, with a penalty of $625 imposed. The property has a history of scaffold-related safety concerns, with multiple complaints in 2021 regarding suspended scaffolds, though these were ultimately resolved. Past regulatory oversight shows consistent compliance with rodent inspections, passing all inspections from 2010 through 2019, and indicating effective vermin control measures.

The building's permit history from 2018 through 2022 shows regular maintenance and improvement work being performed, with multiple emergency work permits issued. The property has maintained proper bedbug reporting compliance in recent years, with the most recent reports (2022-2024) showing no infestation activity. While there have been some violations and safety concerns over the years, particularly regarding scaffolding and water damage, these issues appear to have been addressed through regular inspections and repairs.