414 East 74th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021
The 414 East 74th Street property is a 7-story, 28-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Mark Scharfman. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues throughout 2024, with multiple reports of water leaks, sanitary problems, and pest infestations. Notable recent issues include heavy and slow water leaks documented in July and August 2024, an emergency heating/hot water complaint in July 2024, and multiple rodent-related complaints, including a September 2024 unsanitary condition complaint and a November 2024 rat sighting that could not be inspected by DOHMH. The building has also shown recurring bedbug issues, with reports in recent filing periods from 2023-2024, though these infections were reportedly eradicated.
Recent inspections and violations from late 2024 reveal several outstanding safety concerns, including an open Class C violation regarding self-closing doors at the fire door leading to the west yard and the meter room door on the first story. In September 2024, violations were issued for obstructed fire escape egress due to household items on the 5th story balcony. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing plumbing concerns, evidenced by multiple plumbing-related complaints and violations between 2019 and 2024. The property has undergone several rodent inspections since 2019, with mixed results including passing inspections in 2023 and 2022, though there were periods of rat activity noted in 2020 and 2021.
The elevator service has been a recurring concern, with complaints in 2021 and 2022 regarding single device operation/no alternate service, though inspections found no violations at those times. The building's recent inspection history shows attention to facade maintenance, with the Department of Buildings citing cracked brick masonry and deteriorated mortar joints in April 2023, leading to a $1,250 penalty. Various maintenance code violations have been opened and closed throughout 2024, with the most recent involving the need to replace or repair defective door hinges on fire doors and other emergency safety equipment. The property has had periodic stop work orders and plumbing permit issues in 2018-2019, though recent plumbing permits were issued in October 2024. Regular inspections and complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that require monitoring, with a particular focus on water-related issues, pest control, and building safety systems.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 28 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 14280 sq ft |
Floors | 7 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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