215 East 73rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

215 East 73rd Street is an 11-story converted New Law tenement building located in the Upper East Side, owned by Valjeta Gjeka and containing 71 residential units. The building, constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years.

Of particular concern was an elevator safety issue in 2019, where violations were issued for failing to correct defects identified in a 2017 Cat 1 inspection, though these violations were eventually dismissed following the payment of penalties. The building faced multiple Environmental Control Board violations in 2018-2019, including failures to submit required reports related to exterior wall conditions (resulting in a $625 penalty) and non-compliance with filing requirements for a Certificate of Compliance, though these issues were subsequently resolved.

More recent history shows improvements in pest management, with bedbug reports for the past three years (2022-2025) showing zero infested units, and consistent passing results in rodent inspections since 2021, except for a failed inspection in August 2021 which led to a Department of Health intervention. The building's maintenance record shows regular permit issuance for various repairs and maintenance work, including plumbing and exterior work, with multiple permits issued in 2019-2020 suggesting ongoing infrastructure maintenance. While the building has faced documented violations and maintenance challenges over the years, recent inspection results and pest control reporting suggest improved conditions, though the history of elevator safety violations and periodic rodent-related issues warrants attention.