319 East 78th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

The 4-story, 16-unit building at 319 East 78th Street, owned by Tara Dexter and constructed in 1900, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over recent years, particularly concerning water-related issues. Most notably, there are currently multiple active complaints regarding water leaks in progress as of September 2023, along with a recent water leak violation issued in July 2024 concerning bathroom issues in apartment 3A.

Historical data shows a pattern of plumbing issues, with multiple complaints about bathroom facilities between 2022 and 2024, including bathtub/shower problems and toilet issues that required emergency attention. The building has also faced significant structural and safety concerns, particularly in 2018-2019, when several violations were documented regarding fire safety systems, including missing sprinklers and fire alarms for transient use, though these were ultimately resolved with penalties imposed.

More recent violations from July 2024 include problems with the fire escape, public hall ceramic tiles, and various maintenance issues in apartment 3A, including problems with plaster surfaces and doors. The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding pest infestations, with no reported bedbug cases in the past three years, and has generally passed rodent inspections since 2020, despite some rat activity noted in 2019. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with both emergency and non-emergency repairs, particularly relating to water damage and plumbing systems, with multiple instances of inspectors being unable to gain access for proper evaluation.