326 East 74th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

At 326 East 74th Street, a 4-story, 20-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Chris Randolf, there are several concerning ongoing maintenance issues as of April 2025. Most notably, there are current open complaints regarding heat/hot water issues in the entire building and general cooking gas problems. Recent months have shown recurring patterns of heating and hot water problems, with multiple 311 complaints about heat/hot water that HPD was unable to inspect or verify.

The building has faced multiple boiler-related complaints in 2023-2025, including three open emergency complaints as of April 2025 and at least six boiler-related complaints between mid-2023 and early 2024, suggesting persistent HVAC system challenges. The building has also experienced various maintenance and safety concerns throughout 2025, including unsanitary conditions with reported pests and mold in February, and multiple water leak complaints with damp spots in January. Inspection records from late 2024 showed multiple violations related to heating and hot water systems in apartments 5, 7, and 15, along with concerns about building access to the heating system.

The Department of Buildings has documented several boiler-related issues, with violations and complaints recorded in 2023-2024, including concerns about electrical boxes, excessive soot in the boiler room, and fume odors. While the building has maintained a good record regarding bedbugs (showing no infestations from 2019 through 2024) and has generally passed rodent inspections, the recent pattern of heating, hot water, and maintenance complaints raises significant concerns about building systems and maintenance response. The building's management has faced challenges with allowing access for inspections and addressing some reported issues promptly, as evidenced by multiple complaints that HPD was unable to inspect or verify during 2025.