243 East 78th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

243 East 78th Street is a 22-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Fatmir Lajqi. The building has experienced several notable issues in recent years, with the most recent being a pest-related complaint in October 2024, though this was reportedly addressed promptly.

In 2023, multiple complaints were filed regarding construction-related matters including unauthorized work and problems with a sidewalk shed, resulting in several violations and penalties related to the sidewalk shed's installation. There are also active violations from 2024 regarding the failure to file required inspection reports (FISP and unsafe report) and one complaint filed in 2025 regarding suspected illegal commercial use, which remains active as of July 2025. The building has maintained a generally good record regarding rodent inspections, passing all inspections conducted between 2012 and 2024, and has consistently reported no bedbug infestations in its annual filings since 2019.

While there have been periodic violations requiring attention, many of these relate to administrative matters such as report filings rather than immediate safety concerns. The property underwent significant renovations in 2018, as evidenced by multiple permits issued during that summer, and has since maintained regular compliance with most housing maintenance requirements, though there have been occasional lapses in timely reporting of inspection results and other documentation. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing attention to regulatory requirements, with most violations being addressed and closed properly when brought to attention.