334 East 78th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

334 East 78th Street is a 6-story, 28-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1910 on the Upper East Side and currently managed by 334 E 78th St LLC. The property has experienced recurring rodent issues, with multiple rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents documented throughout 2024 and 2025, including recent inspections in June 2025 showing rat activity.

The building has also faced several maintenance challenges, including heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building in October 2023, a slow water leak in early 2024, and a power outage in February 2024. Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2020-2021 indicated problems with gas supply and safety equipment (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors) in Apartment 20, which were subsequently resolved. Most recently, the building has undergone regular inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) in 2025, with violations found requiring follow-up inspections.

While there have been reports of unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage and other maintenance issues, these have typically been resolved through inspections, though some complaints noted inability to gain access for inspection. Notably, there have been no documented bedbug infestations in the building since 2019, and a recent complaint about illegal hotel rooms could not be verified due to access issues. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues, particularly with rodent problems, though many other complaints have been addressed through proper channels.