346 East 76th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

The six-story New Law Tenement at 346 East 76th Street, built in 1910 and containing 22 units, has experienced persistent pest-related challenges over recent years, most notably with recurring rodent activity. Between April 2023 and July 2025, multiple inspections and service requests documented rat sightings and confirmed rat activity, with the most recent inspections in May and July 2025 showing ongoing rodent presence. The building has also faced issues with unsanitary conditions, as evidenced by HPD complaints and inspections in 2023-2024.

Apartment 15, located on the fifth floor, has had specific maintenance concerns, including open violations from 2020 regarding missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though most other violations have been resolved. The property has a history of maintenance and regulatory compliance issues, including several complaints about flooring conditions and janitorial service requirements in 2021-2023. There were notable incidents involving unauthorized work and debris concerns in 2021, with violations related to work without permits for renovations in apartments 14 and 16.

Emergency electrical issues were reported in December 2022, while earlier concerns in 2020-2021 focused on various maintenance matters including heating and hot water issues. Importantly, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2019, with no reported cases in the past five years. The property management, currently under the ownership of Mara Cohen, has faced ongoing challenges with pest control and building maintenance, as evidenced by the frequency of inspections and service requests related to these issues.