240 East 78th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

240 East 78th Street is a 5-story, 12-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, built in 1960 and currently owned by Randy Glick. The property has experienced recurring heating issues, with multiple building-wide heat and hot water complaints filed through 311 and the Housing Maintenance Code between March 2024 and February 2025, some of which resulted in violations. The building underwent significant inspections in May 2024, revealing several safety concerns including exposed electrical wiring in the basement, defective fire doors, and pest infestation issues.

Notably, there were also documented problems with garbage/recycling storage during this period. Apartment H on the second floor was found to have multiple maintenance issues in May 2024, including water leaks, mold presence, and defective plastered surfaces in the bathroom, though these violations were subsequently addressed and certified as corrected. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with the most recent reports from 2023-2025 showing zero instances of infestation, eradication, or re-infestation.

Regular rodent inspections between 2010 and 2019 have all resulted in passing grades, indicating effective pest management. While there have been multiple maintenance issues requiring attention, many have been promptly addressed, as evidenced by the various closure notices and certified corrections, though some violations, such as the exposed electrical wiring, remain open as of the latest inspection records. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, with many being resolved through inspections and corrections, though there have been instances where HPD was unable to gain access to complete inspections.