128 Eldridge Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

128 Eldridge Street is a 6-story, 15-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Manhattan's Lower East Side, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Eric Ball. The building has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant being a heating and hot water complaint in January 2020 that affected the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

Housing Maintenance Code violations were issued in 2021, 2022, and 2023 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though all these violations have been closed. The building's bedbug reporting history shows a significant infestation period in 2020-2021 with 12 units affected, but subsequent reports through 2022-2024 indicate no current infestations or eradications. The property has faced ongoing challenges with rodent activity, particularly during 2024, with multiple bait applications and inspections showing varying results.

Notably, in late 2024, there were results indicating rat activity, followed by several bait applications through early 2025. However, a compliance inspection in March 2025 passed, suggesting some improvement in pest control efforts. While the building has demonstrated proactive measures in addressing bedbug and rodent issues through reporting and treatment, the recurring nature of these problems suggests continuing challenges with maintaining pest-free conditions.