415 East 71st Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

The 6-story, 29-unit apartment building at 415 East 71st Street, built in 1910 and currently owned by Dr. Martin Kesselman, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most recently, in February 2024, there were multiple concerning events including complaints about chemical odors and radiator problems, as well as issues with the building's heating system access documented in the Dept of Buildings Environmental Control Board violations.

The building has a documented history of electrical and plumbing issues, particularly problematic in 2019 when multiple violations were recorded in Apartment 3B and 5B, including defective electrical outlets, lighting, and water supply problems. A cluster of electrical complaints was addressed in 2019 through HPD inspections, though some resulted in violations. The building underwent two tenant safety inspections in 2022 which found no violations. Significantly, there have been three rodent inspection periods (2016-2021) with mixed results, showing some failures for unspecified reasons in 2016 and 2021, while two 2018 inspections passed.

The property has demonstrated excellent pest control, showing no bedbug infestations across all annual reports from 2019 through 2024. Additional structural concerns were raised in multiple building shaking/vibrating complaints, though each was investigated with no violations found. Historical violations from 2018-2019 included issues with mold, electrical systems, and various maintenance concerns in both 3B and 5B apartments, though most were subsequently resolved or certified as corrected. The most recent documented issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to heating systems and air quality, though many past problems have been addressed through proper channels.