402 East 74th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

The 42-unit, 6-story building at 402 East 74th Street, owned by Sano Navarro and constructed in 1937, has faced recurring heat and hot water issues in early 2024, with complaints filed on February 15 and February 24 affecting the entire building. Unfortunately, HPD was unable to gain access for inspection during both incidents. The building has also encountered safety concerns related to self-closing doors, with two Class C violations issued in February 2024 regarding improper door hardware at both the building entrance and vestibule doors.

The elevator service has been a specific area of attention, with three complaints logged between November 2024 and July 2025 regarding the single device on property and lack of alternate service, with violations issued in November 2024 and June 2025. However, the building has maintained a strong record in other maintenance areas, with no recorded bedbug infestations in the past six reporting periods (2020-2025) and consistently passing rodent inspections from 2011 through 2023. A bedbug report violation was issued in April 2021, though this appears to be an administrative matter rather than a reflection of an actual infestation.

The building's recent history shows active management of various maintenance issues, though access challenges during heating complaints in 2024 suggest potential communication or coordination difficulties. The property has maintained its basic habitability standards, with all major violations being addressed and closed, though the recurring elevator issues represent a notable service concern for residents. The building's age and classification as a "New Law Tenement" indicate it was built during a transitional period in NYC housing regulation, and while its violations and complaints are concerning, they appear to be managed through the appropriate channels, with most recent inspections and complaints resulting in either no violations or resolution through Oath violation processes.