78 West 68th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

78 West 68th Street, a 5-story Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1887 and currently owned by Columbus Ave LLC, has experienced recurring pest management challenges in recent years, particularly concerning rodent infestations. As of mid-2025, there are open violations for unsanitary conditions related to pests, with recent rodent complaints filed in May 2025 and previous sightings dating back to 2018.

The building is currently facing multiple active violations with the Department of Buildings (DOB) for failing to file required external low pressure inspections from 2018 through 2023, including violations issued in 2024 for not filing the 2023 inspection. Notably, while there have been consistent rodent-related issues, recent inspections in June and July 2025 resulted in passing grades for rodent compliance, suggesting some improvement in pest management. In addition to pest-related concerns, the building has experienced other maintenance issues, including a paint/plaster violation from 2020 related to wall conditions.

The property's bedbug reporting history shows no reported infestations for the period from November 2017 to November 2018, with all designated units listed as non-infested. The building's maintenance record shows some responsiveness to inspections and complaints, with bait applications and subsequent passing inspections for rodent control between 2022 and 2025, though the frequency of complaints and violations suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and compliance with health and safety regulations. The presence of multiple open violations and recurring pest complaints indicates these issues have persisted through various management interventions over the years.