242 East 79th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

This 24-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 242 East 79th Street, owned by Ashley Proctor, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since 2023. Most notably, there was a documented heat and hot water outage affecting the entire building in January 2023, with multiple complaints filed and violations issued, though these were ultimately addressed. In recent months (2023-2025), the building has faced ongoing concerns with rodent activity, as evidenced by multiple complaints and inspections, including a rat sighting in June 2025 and a December 2023 inspection noting rat activity.

The property has active violations related to failure to file annual boiler inspection reports, with penalties totaling $7,305.00 documented in 2024-2025. The building's maintenance history shows periods of both compliance and violations, with the most recent bedbug reports (2024) showing no active infestations. Earlier violations from 2019-2020 included issues with garbage storage, fire safety, and electrical wiring, though these have been addressed.

The building has undergone several inspections and received various violation notices over the years, including concerns about unauthorized structures, building safety, and inadequate fire safety measures in 2019-2020. While many historical violations have been resolved, the current active violations and recurring rodent issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. Compliance inspections for the building's rodent control program have shown mixed results, with rat activity noted in some recent inspections. The property's heating and hot water system appears to have required significant attention in early 2023, and while there have been improvements in some areas, the building continues to face challenges related to basic maintenance and timely compliance with required inspections and reporting.