297 East 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The four-story, seven-unit tenement at 297 East 10th Street in the East Village, owned by Eric Michael, has a building history dating back to 1850. The property has undergone several significant events, most notably in 2018-2019 when it faced multiple violations, including unauthorized construction work at the ground floor, creating an illegal egress opening with illuminated exit signs, and filing of false application statements regarding occupancy. These violations resulted in a $5,000 penalty that has since been resolved.

The building's bedbug report compliance has shown consistent attention to reporting requirements, with no confirmed infestations or eradications documented in the past three years (2022-2025). Since 2020, the property has maintained relatively good standing in terms of rodent inspections, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in an initial inspection in February 2025. Permits were issued in late 2018 for various work, suggesting some improvement or maintenance projects were undertaken at that time.

The building's recent history (2020-2025) shows generally positive maintenance practices, with regular bedbug reporting showing zero infestations, though there was a compliance inspection failure related to rodent issues in 2020. Rodent inspections have been predominantly passing, demonstrating ongoing attention to pest control. The most recent 2025 inspections, including a rodent compliance check in April, indicates continued compliance with health and maintenance standards, though the failed rat activity inspection in early 2025 suggests some ongoing challenges in this area. The history of violations and complaints from 2018-2019 appears to have been addressed, with no major recurring issues noted in recent years, focusing attention on current maintenance practices rather than historical compliance issues.