119 West 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The 4-story, 9-unit building at 119 West 81st Street, owned by Amay Forte, has a long history dating back to 1885 and has undergone multiple inspections and monitoring periods in recent years. Most notably, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations reported across eight consecutive annual bedbug reporting periods from 2019 through 2025, demonstrating effective pest management practices.

The property has experienced some maintenance issues that required attention, including two significant violations: a 2020 violation for failure to maintain the building's exterior (noted for chipped/peeling and missing stucco/stone) and a 2022 violation for inadequate lighting on a sidewalk shed, both of which were resolved with penalties of $625 each. Recent health and safety inspections show a generally positive trend, with the most recent rodent inspection in November 2024 resulting in a passing grade, though there were instances of rat activity noted in April 2022 and September 2020.

The building's management has promptly addressed service requests, as evidenced by the quick response to a November 2024 rat sighting complaint, which resulted in an inspection by the Department of Health that found no violations. Additionally, there was a documented issue with the sidewalk shed in 2022 that required intervention through the Environmental Control Board. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing attention to regulatory compliance, with recent years showing improved outcomes in both rodent inspections and prompt resolution of reported issues.