44 West 77th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The 15-story, 32-unit apartment building at 44 West 77th Street, owned by Cathleen Collins, has experienced recurring rodent-related issues over the past several years, with the most recent complaints in 2025 showing both rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents. Despite these complaints, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has conducted multiple inspections (most recently in June 2025) and found no violations, with the property consistently passing rodent inspections and receiving bait applications as needed.

The building has maintained an active bedbug prevention program, with all filings from 2019 through 2025 reporting zero infested or re-infested dwelling units. The property has faced several significant maintenance challenges, particularly in 2019 when violations were issued related to building exterior maintenance, including missing roof shingles and issues with spalling stones and eroded mortar joints, resulting in $2,500 in penalties. These violations were subsequently resolved.

In 2020, there were reports of water leaks and mold, though inspectors were unable to access the affected areas. More recent records show ongoing attention to building systems, with multiple permits issued between 2020 and 2024 for various maintenance and improvement work, including plumbing and electrical systems. The building has undergone regular inspections and maintenance of its systems, as evidenced by the issuance of multiple work permits in 2020, 2021, and most recently in 2024, demonstrating ongoing compliance with maintenance requirements.