78 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

78 Manhattan Avenue is a 58-unit, 5-story old law tenement building located in the Upper West Side, built in 1920 and currently owned by Daniel Rohlman. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues, with multiple complaints in late 2024 and early 2025 regarding heat and hot water outages, including an ongoing open complaint about unsanitary garbage/recycling storage from April 2025. The property has faced various maintenance challenges, including multiple emergency complaints in 2024-2025 related to heat/hot water, door/window issues, and multiple unsanitary conditions involving pests. Housing Maintenance Code violations have been documented, including self-closing door issues in the compactor closet on different floors, as well as multiple repair needs documented in Apartment 2E involving riser pipes, an AC unit installation, and air quality concerns.

The building's safety systems have also required attention, with violations recorded in 2023 regarding heating system access and inadequate heating in Apartment 2L, as well as missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 3A. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, particularly evident in 2018 with multiple complaints and violations regarding single-device service and safety requirements. Recent environmental assessments show no current bedbug infestations (0 units reported in 2023-2024 filings), though there was one documented incident in 2020. The building has experienced ongoing rodent activity, with recent inspections in 2024 showing mixed results, including "Passed" and "Rat Activity" designations.

Historical data from the Department of Buildings indicates past concerns about illegal hotel rooms and unauthorized work, though these complaints were ultimately closed with no violations found during inspections. The property has also faced various internal maintenance issues, including ventilation system problems, plumbing concerns, and issues requiring painting/plaster repairs as documented in 2024 HPD complaints. The building has maintained compliance with regular bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations in 2021-2024. While there have been numerous service requests and violations recorded, most have been addressed through inspections and repairs, though some recent complaints remain open as of 2025. The property has undergone various inspections for compliance with housing codes and regulations, with most violations being duly addressed and closed.