343 East 76th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

343 East 76th Street is a 7-story, 24-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, built in 1920 and currently owned by Meshulam Shafran. The property has experienced recurring issues with electrical systems and pest control in recent years, with multiple violations noted between 2023 and 2025, including unsanitary conditions related to pests (most recently in June 2025), electrical lighting problems (April-May 2025), and elevator maintenance concerns. The building has been subject to several Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly focussing on fire safety systems and elevator service.

Of particular concern is an active ECB violation from January 2024 regarding a failure to file required facade inspection reports, with a penalty of $1,250. The building's maintenance history shows persistent challenges with building systems and surface infrastructure, including ongoing issues with the sidewalk shed/scaffold system, which has been the subject of multiple violations since 2022 related to safety lighting and structural maintenance requirements. While the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, indicating no infestations or repeat issues, the frequency of recent service requests and violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

Notably, the property has passed all rodent inspections conducted between 2011 and 2025, maintaining compliance with pest management requirements despite recent pest-related service requests. Several elevator service complaints were received in 2025, though inspections consistently found no violations, suggesting these may be maintenance-related rather than safety concerns. The building has also experienced issues with public area maintenance, as evidenced by multiple violations related to garbage/recycling storage and public hallway conditions.