517 East 75th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

517 East 75th Street is a five-story, 12-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, built in 1920 and currently owned by Annette Fobbs. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues, particularly during the winter months of late 2021 and early 2022, with multiple emergency complaints filed regarding lack of heat and hot water between December 2021 and January 2022.

In 2021, there were several reported incidents of rodent activity, with multiple complaints filed between June and October, three of which resulted in confirmed rat sightings, though subsequent inspections in December 2021 passed compliance checks. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug management compliance from 2021 to 2024, with no reported infestations or eradications in the past three reporting periods. More recent issues include a 2024 complaint regarding suspected illegal hotel rooms, though access was denied during inspection, and a 2021 complaint about excessive debris that was found to have no valid violations.

The property has two open violations from 2021-2022 related to improper bedbug reporting and a Certificate of Inspection posting requirement in the public hall, though some violations from previous years have been properly closed. The building's development history shows regular maintenance documentation, with a construction-related permit issued in 2018. While the property has had some maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and pest management, it has generally demonstrated responsiveness to regulatory requirements, as evidenced by multiple closed violations and regular bedbug reporting compliance.