426 East 66th Street, Manhattan, NY 10065

The 5-story, 20-unit building at 426 East 66th Street, owned by Paul Verni, is an OLD LAW TENEMENT constructed in 1910 located in Manhattan's Upper East Side neighborhood. As of July 2025, the property is facing multiple significant issues, including open complaints for unsanitary conditions related to pests, problems with fire escape safety, and a window frame issue, all categorized as emergency situations. There are also ongoing concerns regarding an electric/gas range appliance issue. The building has a documented history of pest problems, with recent rodent-related complaints in 2025, and previous violations noted in 2022 and 2020.

In terms of serious safety concerns, there are multiple active environmental control board violations from 2021 regarding fire escape obstructions by air conditioning units, with penalties totaling $62,500, and a violation from 2022 regarding obstruction of egress paths. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, including periodic heat and hot water problems (most recently in 2022), plumbing issues, and electrical appliance concerns. There were also documented mold issues in 2021, and various building code violations related to emergency egress and safety equipment. While the building has maintained a consistent record of submitting bedbug reports showing no infestations from 2019 to 2024, the recent pest complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

Additional concerns were raised in 2019 and 2021 regarding illegal hotel room use and unauthorized conversions, though these complaints were subsequently closed. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections over the past decade, with varying results, including recent findings of rat activity in 2025, 2022, and 2017, indicating persistent maintenance challenges related to sanitation and pest control. The building's violation history includes several instances of failure to certify corrections of hazardous conditions, particularly regarding fire escape obstructions and air conditioning unit installations. Previous violations related to safety equipment (smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors) and building systems (water supply, heating) have been addressed, though some recent complaints remain open as of 2025. While many historical violations have been closed, the persistence of recent complaints suggests ongoing maintenance and operational challenges that require monitoring.