426 East 73rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

426 East 73rd Street is a 5-story, 18-unit New Law tenement building built in 1910, currently owned by Salvatore Ventura. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2025, when multiple complaints were filed and investigated by HPD between May and June, including problems with flooring, cabinets, doors, and plumbing (toilets), though most of these complaints did not result in violations. An electrical power outage and a general janitorial/supervisory issue were also reported in 2025, one of which remains open. A notable building shaking and structural stability complaint was filed and investigated in 2023, with an Oath Violation served.

The building has documented multiple violations requiring attention to safety features, including the installation of missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 2FE in 2023. Maintenance issues documented in violation notices include rodent infestation in Apartment 2FE (June 2023), defective window issues, and various repairs needed to comply with housing codes. The property has undergone several inspections for rodent activity between 2019 and 2024, with some showing rat activity, though recent inspections in 2024 resulted in passes. An electrical lighting issue was reported and resolved in September 2024.

The building's facade maintenance was addressed in 2023 with a violation related to defective masonry. Notably, the building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 to 2024 shows no documented infestations. The Department of Buildings records show three complaints regarding illegal conversion between 2022 and 2025, though inspections did not result in any confirmed violations in two of these instances. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of addressing both interior and exterior maintenance needs, with multiple work permits issued in 2018 for unspecified improvements. Recent inspections have generally resulted in either no violations or prompt resolution of identified issues, though the high frequency of complaints and inspections suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.