178 East 7th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

178 East 7th Street, a 6-story, 16-unit New Law tenement built in 1900 and currently owned by Patrick Gilroy, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, between January 2025 and June 2025, there were eight separate complaints regarding pest infestations, with varying designations of emergency and non-emergency status, suggesting ongoing sanitation challenges. Additionally, there was one complaint in May 2025 regarding electrical wiring that received emergency classification.

The building has a documented history of bedbug infestations, with reports showing recurring issues from 2019 through 2024, though recent reports indicate at least two units were treated and eradicated in 2024, with one re-infestation noted. The property has undergone various inspections and received multiple violations, particularly during 2018, which included significant electrical system issues such as unpermitted electrical work, improper grounding, and use of unsuitable materials, all of which were ultimately resolved. In 2024, the building faced several housing maintenance code violations primarily focused on Unit 5B, including issues with plaster surfaces, bathroom fixtures, window repairs, and electrical wiring conditions, though these were marked as closed following necessary corrections.

A rodent inspection in April 2025 passed, following multiple bait applications in late 2024. The building's maintenance record suggests persistent challenges with both pest control and various maintenance issues, though many violations appear to have been addressed when brought to attention. The most recent rodent inspection in April 2025 indicates improved conditions, at least in this area, while the last available electrical permit from 2020 suggests some efforts at infrastructure maintenance.