311 East 52nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

311 East 52nd Street is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building located in Midtown, New York City, built in 1910 and currently owned by John Gibbons. The building has been experiencing persistent rodent issues, with multiple rat sightings reported between 2025 and 2020, though recent inspections in 2025 show some improvement with both "Passed" and "Rat Activity" results. The property has also faced significant structural and safety concerns, particularly in 2024, with active violations related to a sidewalk shed and scaffold that was improperly installed and maintained, resulting in substantial penalties totaling $35,000.

There was a notable incident in 2018 regarding illegal hotel room conversions and safety code violations in apartment 4A, though these were subsequently resolved. The building has a record of bedbug reporting compliance, with no reported infestations between November 2021 and October 2022. Recent housing maintenance code violations from June 2025 indicate unsanitary conditions related to pests and garbage storage issues, though these were marked as non-emergency.

While the building's rodent control measures have shown some improvements based on recent inspections, the persistent nature of these issues over the past several years, combined with past violations regarding bedbug reporting and illegal occupancy concerns, suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining building standards. The Department of Buildings records show various complaints and inspections, with most recent inspections finding no violations warranting closure, though some issues related to unpermitted work and safety violations have been logged. The property's historical data shows a pattern of maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly related to pests and structural safety, though recent inspections indicate some progress in addressing these issues.