246 East 74th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

246 East 74th Street is a 5-story, 8-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Steven Brown. The property has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent months, with multiple complaints filed in October 2024 regarding unsanitary conditions including mold, window frame problems, water leaks resulting in damp spots, and wall paint/plaster issues. Notably, all these complaints were submitted on the same day (October 14, 2024) and while the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) attempted to conduct inspections, they were unable to complete them, suggesting potential access issues.

The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug reporting compliance, with no infestation cases reported in the past five filing periods between 2021 and 2025. Past violations related to bedbug reporting requirements were noted in 2021-2024, though these were eventually closed. The building has generally passed rodent inspections over the years, with successful completions noted in multiple inspections between 2010 and 2019.

A complaint regarding work without a permit in 2020 was closed due to inspector access issues. The property's recent maintenance issues warrant attention, as they span multiple categories including moisture, structural, and unsanitary conditions, though it's worth noting that all recent service requests have been marked as "Closed," with HPD advising tenants to refile if issues persist. The building's age and history suggest various typical maintenance challenges, but the clustering of recent complaints in 2024 indicates a potentially concerning trend in building maintenance.