730 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10031

730 Riverside Drive is an 11-story, 63-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1913, currently owned by Eugene Mendelowitz. In recent months (2024-2025), the building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly involving water-related problems, including multiple reports of water leaks (both slow and heavy flow) and mold. Most notably, in April 2024, major violations were identified in apartment 7E, including water leaks affecting multiple walls in both the bathroom and kitchen, along with significant mold issues, though some of these violations have since been certified as corrected.

The building has also faced persistent heat and hot water issues during winter months, with multiple complaints recorded between December 2024 and February 2025, though many of these were resolved or confirmed corrected during HPD inspections. Elevator safety continues to be a pressing concern, with multiple recent complaints between 2022 and 2025 about "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" issues, with the most recent complaints in 2025 still showing as active. The building has passed recent rodent inspections (most recent in February 2025) but showed some rat activity in 2023, which was addressed through bait application.

Environmental violations related to elevator maintenance have been recorded, including problems with braille tags, fire service switches, and various mechanical issues, though most have been resolved with penalties paid. The building's management has generally responded to 311 complaints, though there have been instances where inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. The property has shown a recent pattern of water-related complaints through 2025, including both slow and heavy leaks, mold issues, and interior surface problems, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges that have required multiple 311 complaints and HPD inspections to address.