162 East 61st Street, Manhattan, NY 10065

The five-story building at 162 East 61st Street, owned by Jeff Pisano, is a seven-unit apartment building constructed in 1920, which has since been converted to Class A status. The property has experienced recurring pest management challenges, particularly during 2018-2019, with multiple Health Department complaints and violations related to rodent activity, including mouse sightings and signs of rodents. There was also a documented roach infestation in apartment 4B in 2018, requiring remediation.

However, the building has consistently passed subsequent rodent inspections from 2018 onwards, with the most recent inspections showing no active infestations. The building underwent two emergency housing maintenance complaints in March 2019 regarding plumbing (radiator) and wall (paint/plaster) issues, though both were closed without violations. The property has maintained a stable record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2020 through 2024 showing zero infested units, zero cases of eradication, and no re-infestation events.

A minor building code violation was recorded in 2018 regarding a door self-closing mechanism in the lobby, which was certified as corrected shortly thereafter. The most recent documented building permit activity was for an alteration permit issued in November 2020. While the building has faced periodic pest control challenges in the past, the consistent pass rates on recent inspections and zero bedbug incidents in multiple reporting periods suggest improved pest management practices. The property also received prompt attention to emergency maintenance issues in 2019, with no violations ultimately recorded for those complaints.