781 West End Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

Located at 781 West End Avenue in Manhattan's Upper West Side neighborhood, this 17-story, 80-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1927 has experienced several concerning issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring indoor air quality concerns, with multiple complaints about chemical vapors/odors and construction dust documented in 2023-2024, though no violations were ultimately issued. The building has faced heating system problems, including a January 2025 complaint about heat/hot water issues that could not be investigated due to lack of access to apartments.

Construction work has raised safety concerns, evidenced by a Partial Stop Work Order issued in May 2024, followed by multiple construction safety compliance violations in August 2023 related to improper scaffold use and safety equipment. The building's facade and exterior maintenance have also been under scrutiny, with active violations regarding facade safety and energy efficiency reporting requirements. While some issues have been addressed, such as the prompt closure of recent heating complaints and successful rodent inspections, the building's maintenance history shows periodic problems with bedbugs, though no infestations were reported in the most recent 2024-2025 monitoring period.

Historical records indicate past safety concerns were addressed without violations, including a previously reported broken window guard. The property has maintained compliance with periodic rodent inspections, consistently passing these evaluations, though a single bedbug incident was reported in 2022-2023. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, receiving advisories or resolving issues as appropriate, but some recent violations related to facade safety and energy reporting remain active according to current data.