239 East 73rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

239 East 73rd Street is a five-story, 8-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Rod Feldman. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with particular attention needed to address mold, plumbing, and heat-related concerns. Most notably, in 2023, there were multiple complaints and inspections related to various interior issues including walls, ceilings, floors, windows, and cabinets, though no violations were ultimately issued.

The building faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with inspections in 2022 and 2023 noting either lack of access or appropriate conditions at the time of inspection. Apartment 1W has documented violations as of September 2023, including issues with a broken window pane, inadequate hot water supply, and safety concerns regarding window bars or gates affecting fire egress. The property has a concerning history of rodent-related issues, with recent inspections in 2024-2025 showing rat activity, though the building passed inspection in March 2025.

There have been multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) environmental control board violations related to egress obstruction that remain active, with penalties totaling $6,250. The building's maintenance history shows regular bedbug reporting with no infestations reported between 2022-2024. While many complaints have been addressed and closed, including various interior repairs and sanitation issues, the persistence of some violations, particularly related to egress safety, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building has generally passed rodent inspections since implementing baiting in 2025, though earlier inspections noted rat activity.