120 East 79th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

120 East 79th Street is a 20-story, 78-unit Class A residential building constructed in 1947, currently owned by Richard Falconi. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most recent being a rodent-related violation in October 2023 that prompted Health Department follow-up inspections. During 2020, a cluster of problems emerged, including multiple heat and hot water complaints (with some being emergencies), water leak issues, and concerns about unsanitary conditions involving garbage storage and mold.

These problems were documented through both 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code violations, with some situations warranting emergency responses. The building's maintenance history also shows persistent heat and water system challenges, with emergency complaints about heat/hot water affecting the entire building filed in December 2019, December 2020, and other instances through 2020. The property has undergone various inspections and faced several environmental and safety compliance issues over the years.

Most notably, in 2024, there was a stop-work order related to active facade work and supported scaffolding that was ultimately rescinded upon inspection. The building has passed multiple rodent inspections over the past decade (2011-2019), though recent inspections in late 2023 failed for "Other Reasons." Various maintenance issues were documented in 2020, including plumbing concerns related to steam pipes and multiple water leak reports, with violations issued in some cases. While the building has maintained a zero-infestation record for bedbugs in recent years (2022-2024 filings), there remain outstanding concerns regarding building systems and maintenance, as evidenced by continuing violations and the need for ongoing inspections and compliance measures. The building's recent bedbug reporting shows consistent compliance, with no reported infestations or re-infestations in the past several years.