340 West End Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023

340 West End Avenue is a 4-story, 15-unit residential building constructed in 1890, currently owned by Saul Stromer. The property has experienced recurring rodent issues over the past two years, with multiple rat sightings documented between 2023 and 2025, including recent inspections in March and April 2025 that found violations.

The building has undergone several inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, with rodent bait being applied during inspections in 2025, suggesting ongoing pest control efforts. The building has faced various maintenance and safety challenges, particularly in 2023, when multiple violations were identified in Basement Apartment C, including issues with the intercom system, door locks, mold, wall surfaces, bathroom tiles, and missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Emergency violations from late 2022 regarding cooking gas supply and door issues were also properly addressed.

The property underwent a Buildings Department inspection in 2023 regarding illegal hotel room claims, which was dismissed with no violation found. Despite the significant pest control efforts documented through regular inspections and bait application, the building has maintained a clean bedbug record, with no infested or re-infested units reported in the past six filing periods. The building's management has shown responsiveness to regulatory requirements, as evidenced by the prompt certification of multiple violations during 2023, though the frequency of rodent-related issues suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and pest control.