118 West 73rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

118 West 73rd Street is a 5-story, 13-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, constructed in 1885 and currently owned by Zacarias Vazquez. The property has experienced recurring rodent-related issues, with multiple complaints and inspections throughout 2023 showing rat activity, bait application, and violations requiring follow-up inspections.

Most notably, during summer 2023, there were three separate rat sightings within weeks of each other, followed by a DOHMH inspection confirming violations. The building has also faced significant infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints in 2023 and 2020 regarding entire building service outages, though reports indicate these issues were resolved promptly.

More recently, in early 2024, the building was cited for an illegal triplex configuration (Apt 2A) that was contrary to registered unit records, resulting in a violation served through the Environmental Control Board. Despite these challenges, the building's official bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024 show no infestations, with all reporting periods indicating zero infested units. The building has undergone several rodent inspections throughout 2023 and 2024, with the most recent inspection (June 2024) resulting in a passing grade, though this follows many months of documented rodent activity.