138 East 78th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

The 6-story, 10-unit building at 138 East 78th Street in the Upper East Side, owned by William Friedland, has experienced several notable events over the past few years, with the most recent patterns suggesting ongoing maintenance and compliance activities. The property underwent significant construction work between 2019 and 2020, which resulted in multiple violations related to construction documentation and site maintenance, with fines imposed on contractors. More recently, from 2022 to 2025, there have been regular health department inspections and complaints, primarily concerning food establishments, though these appear to have been resolved without significant findings.

The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2019, consistently reporting zero infested units, and has passed multiple rodent inspections between 2010 and 2019. The property has shown active responsiveness to regulatory requirements, with multiple permits issued in 2025, including electrical and alteration permits. Two violations related to bedbug reporting requirements were issued in 2023, though these are now closed.

The building has faced various health department complaints, particularly between 2023 and 2025, focusing on food establishments and mobile food vendors, with no significant violations cited. Historical data from 2021-2023 indicates compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code, with no active violations. The property's most recent 311 complaints in 2025 (closed in May 2025) involved food establishment issues, which were addressed by the NYC Health Department.