482 East 74th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

The five-story, 20-unit tenement building at 482 East 74th Street, owned by Mitchel Maidman and constructed in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in May 2025, the building faced simultaneous emergencies involving heating/hot water system failures and cooking gas problems, with violations issued that required correction.

This follows a pattern of heating-related issues, as similar complaints were recorded in 2021, indicating systematic problems with the building's essential services. The property has also been grappling with rodent infestation challenges, with multiple inspections from 2019 through 2023 consistently revealing rat activity, though some inspections resulted in bait application and one compliance inspection passed. Water-related issues have been documented as well, including a slow water leak and mold problems in October 2019, for which violations were issued.

The building's maintenance history also shows concerns with basic upkeep and sanitary conditions, including a ceiling paint/plaster issue in apartment 5A (with an open violation as of November 2019) and various general maintenance complaints. However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a zero-bedbug infestation record in its official filings from 2019 through 2025, with no reported cases or eradications. While the property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with heating systems and pest control, the owner has generally addressed violations after inspections, though some recent 2025 violations may represent ongoing challenges.