244 East 77th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

The six-story, 23-unit building at 244 East 77th Street, owned by Jonathan Pokoik, has experienced several significant maintenance issues and safety concerns over the past few years, with particular attention needed to the building's current state as of July 2025. The property has faced recurrent problems with garbage and recycling storage, evidenced by a 311 complaint in June 2022 that remained open until August 2023. Multiple violations were documented in 2023 alone, including issues with self-closing doors at the building entrance and vestibule, and the need to post proper safety signs regarding gas leak procedures and building information.

While the building has maintained an active bedbug prevention program with no reported infestations between 2019 and 2025, there have been persistent rodent control challenges, particularly in 2024, with multiple compliance inspections showing rat activity and requiring bait application throughout the year. More recently, in April 2024, the building received a violation for failing to file the required annual bedbug report, though this appears to have been addressed in subsequent inspections. The property underwent several inspections in 2023-2024, resulting in multiple violations and orders for corrective action.

Notable recent violations include the requirement to address unsanitary conditions in the garbage disposal area on the first story (documented in August 2023) and to maintain proper building registration signage. The building's age (constructed in 1920) as an "OLD LAW TENEMENT" suggests it may face unique maintenance challenges typical of historic structures in New York City. While many violations have been marked as "Closed," indicating they were addressed, the frequency and variety of issues suggest ongoing maintenance and safety monitoring is necessary. The property's violation history shows a pattern of regulatory requirements being met only after official citations, particularly regarding safety signage and garbage management.