173 Sullivan Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

173 Sullivan Street is a five-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Greenwich Village, constructed in 1875 and currently owned by Martin Blum. The property has experienced persistent rodent issues, most notably shown by multiple 311 complaints and ongoing Department of Health inspections in 2023, where violations were found and follow-up inspections were scheduled.

The building is currently undergoing continuous rodent control efforts, with bait applications being conducted regularly throughout 2025, though inspections in March 2025 indicated rat activity was still present. The property's maintenance history shows some prior issues, including a period in late 2018 when violations were recorded regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions, specifically relating to trash can lids in the court area, though these violations were subsequently addressed. Of particular note is the building's exemplary bedbug management record from 2018 to 2025, demonstrating zero infestations or related issues during all annual reporting periods.

The Department of Buildings conducted a Special Operations Compliance Inspection in late 2019 and found no violations at that time. While the building's age and history as an Old Law Tenement are typical for the Greenwich Village area, the current and ongoing rodent control measures suggest this remains a significant maintenance focus for the property management team. The most recent developments indicate that while individual rodent sightings may have decreased since 2023, the property continues to require regular bait application as part of its pest management strategy.