353 East 77th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

353 East 77th Street is a 5-story, 6-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by George Philips. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water system issues, particularly in October 2022 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building. While these complaints were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), inspections did not result in violations, though there had been periods without required heat during inspections.

The building has also faced several general complaints about cooking gas during the same period, which were similarly addressed without violations being issued. An inspection in April 2021 resulted in a Class A violation related to the failure to file an annual bedbug report, though this was later resolved. The property has maintained a strong record regarding pest management, with no reported bedbug infestations in any of the eight consecutive annual bedbug reports filed between 2019 and 2024, showing a consistent history of eradication.

Additionally, recent rodent inspections from 2016 to 2023 have all passed. A new permit was issued on July 20, 2023, indicating ongoing building maintenance or improvements. The building's heating and water system reliability remains a significant concern, as evidenced by multiple emergency complaints over a limited timeframe, though these issues were resolved through HPD intervention. The consistent passing of rodent inspections and lack of bedbug infestations suggests effective management of these particular pest issues.