236 West 4th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

The 5-story, 32-unit tenement building at 236 West 4th Street in the West Village, built in 1897 and currently owned by Zija Djelosevic, has experienced persistent pest-related issues over recent years. Most notably, between late 2024 and early 2025, there were multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests, with inspections confirming rat activity and the application of bait. The property has a documented history of rodent problems, with multiple inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) between 2020 and 2023 showing violations and the need for repeated follow-up actions.

Noteworthy building code violations were identified in 2019 related to unauthorized transient use of a third-floor apartment (3B), including failure to maintain required safety systems such as sprinklers and fire alarms, though these violations were eventually resolved with penalties totaling $6,750. The building has maintained a relatively clean bedbug record in recent years, with no reported infestations in the past two annual reporting periods (2023-2024). Historical maintenance issues include a December 2020 violation regarding a defective door lock at the building entrance, which appears to still be open as of 2025.

The building's recent history shows the landlord has responded to complaints, with several pest-related issues being addressed through HPD inspections, though some complaints remained unresolved due to lack of access for inspectors. The property has been subject to multiple inspections and treatments for rodent activity, with bait application documented in 2023, indicating an ongoing rodent control effort. The most recent inspections from late 2024 suggest that while some unsanitary conditions were reported, they were initially claimed to be resolved, though residents were advised to submit new complaints if problems persisted.