75 Thayer Street, Manhattan, NY 10040

At 75 Thayer Street in Inwood, a 6-story, 48-unit building constructed in 1939 and owned by Adam Parkoff, there have been recurring issues with building systems and maintenance over the past two years. Most notably, there have been three emergency heat/hot water complaints in recent months (January 2025, November 2024, and August 2024) where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. Additionally, there have been multiple plumbing-related complaints in late 2024, including issues with water supply, bathtub/shower, and toilet facilities, for which access was also not granted during inspections.

The building has experienced rat activity as recently as March 2025, though it passed a compliance inspection in July 2025. The building underwent significant inspection activity in 2023, particularly in apartment 6H, where violations were documented for issues relating to lead-based paint hazards, window guards, wall and ceiling repairs, and multiple paint-related matters. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with violations recorded in 2020, 2022, and 2023 regarding alternate service and other operational issues.

Recent environmental control board violations from November 2023 indicate problems with the elevator including oil leaks and multiple maintenance issues, for which penalties were imposed. While the building has maintained a zero-infestation record for bedbugs since 2020, with the most recent reports showing no affected units, it has experienced periodic rodent activity requiring baiting treatments between 2022 and 2025. The combination of repeated unaddressed complaints, particularly regarding heat and plumbing systems, and ongoing maintenance issues suggests persistent challenges with building upkeep and responsiveness to resident concerns.