338 West 77th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

338 West 77th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit converted Class A residential building located in the Upper West Side, owned by Zacarias Vazquez and constructed in 1887. The building has experienced recurring issues with rodent activity, with the most recent complaint in April 2024 resulting in Health Department violations that will require follow-up inspections. The property has a documented history of maintenance challenges in Apartment 3B, which underwent multiple inspections between 2021-2023 revealing various violations that needed correction, including door frame repairs, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector replacements, and infestation issues.

While most of these violations have been certified as corrected, there remains one Class C violation from October 2021 related to a roach infestation that requires attention. The building has had several safety and maintenance concerns between 2021-2022, including problems with door/window frames, heating systems, and various appliance issues, though most have been resolved through HPD intervention. A significant number of door-related violations were recorded in late 2021, with multiple complaints about door frames and self-closing mechanisms needing attention.

In terms of building systems, both heat/hot water and appliance issues were documented and subsequently addressed. The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting history from 2018-2024, with no reported infestations in the past six reporting periods, suggesting effective pest management practices. Recent rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with some inspections passing and others indicating rat activity, highlighting ongoing challenges with vermin control despite multiple follow-up inspections.