736 West 173rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

736 West 173rd Street is a 5-story, 78-unit residential building constructed in 1922, currently owned by Margaret Brunn. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in 2025, including multiple reports of water leaks, ceiling damage, pest infestations, and unsanitary conditions. Most notably, there have been repeated problems with ceiling maintenance and water leaks, with several associated violations issued by HPD.

The building has also faced structural concerns, with complaints about shaking and stability in mid-2025 leading to its designation for structural monitoring. Apartment A21 has multiple open violations from December 2024 related to maintenance issues, including problems with plumbing fixtures, pest control, plaster surfaces, and safety equipment. The property has demonstrated inconsistent maintenance patterns, with periodic failures to address basic housing maintenance code requirements.

Recent Department of Buildings inspections in 2024-2025 have shown concerns about egress conditions and building stability, though several historical violations have been resolved. The building's environmental history shows regular rodent inspections, passing most recent inspections, though there was a failed inspection in February 2025. Bedbug reports for the past three years suggest minimal issues, with only one unit affected in 2022, though recent filings in 2023-2024 show zero affected units. The building has faced various administrative violations, including failure to file required reports and maintain proper documentation, though many of these have been dismissed or resolved.