75 West 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The 5-story, 14-unit building at 75 West 85th Street, owned by Florence Goldsmith and built in 1887, has experienced recurring pest issues, particularly with rodents, over the past several years. Most notably, from late 2020 through 2021, there were multiple documented rodent sightings, with four complaints specifically filed with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in December 2020, January 2021, March 2021, and similar complaints in March 2021 regarding unsanitary conditions and pests.

The building's rodent problems appear to have persisted into 2024, with an extensive series of inspections and baiting operations recorded between April 2024 and September 2024, showing repeated instances of rat activity and the application of bait. Recent inspections have shown some improvement, with a "Passed" inspection result in September 2024. In addition to pest issues, there have been concerns about potential illegal activities in the building, including two complaints in late 2023 regarding illegal hotel rooms and unauthorized after-hours work.

However, these complaints were either unable to be verified or resulted in no violations being documented. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs from 2021 through 2024, with all mandatory reports showing zero infested or eradicated units. While improvements in rodent control measures appear to be underway, as evidenced by the September 2024 "Passed" inspection, the building's recent history indicates a pattern of pest management challenges that have required ongoing attention from multiple city agencies.