442 East 75th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

The 6-story, 26-unit building at 442 East 75th Street, owned by Howard Hershkovich and constructed in 1910, has experienced recurring heat and water issues over recent years. Between December 2022 and January 2025, there were multiple complaints about heating and hot water problems affecting either the entire building or individual apartments, with the most recent instances occurring in January and October 2025. In addition to heating issues, the building has faced plumbing concerns, including a significant problem reported in June 2023 and water supply issues in December 2022 that affected multiple units.

More critically, there was an emergency fire escape violation issued in October 2022, though it was subsequently resolved. Recent inspections and violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly affecting unit 6D, which had multiple violations in August 2022 related to pest infestations (both roaches and mice) and various safety systems including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though many of these were later certified as corrected. The building has also experienced elevator maintenance issues (March 2022) and doorway problems (March 2022), both classified as emergencies at the time. Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 show active penalties related to failure to comply with the Commissioner's Orders, though these are associated with a contractor (ZMIAH AND SON CONTRACTING) rather than the property owner directly.

The building's recent history shows consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2020 to 2024, with no reported infestations during this period. Rodent inspections have generally passed, with the last recorded inspection in June 2023 showing compliance. Multiple tenant safety inspections were conducted in 2023-2024, resulting in several Oath Violations being served, indicating enforcement actions taken against the property for various safety concerns. While the building has maintained compliance with some critical health and safety requirements, the pattern of heating, plumbing, and door-related issues suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges that affect resident comfort and safety.