420 East 73rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

The building at 420 East 73rd Street is a 5-story, 20-unit old law tenement constructed in 1910, currently owned by Dupre Anderson. The property has experienced recurring rodent issues, most notably a series of rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents throughout 2024 and into 2025, with ongoing inspections and bait applications continuing through July 2025. Multiple health department violations were recorded in 2024, though inspections noted follow-up required.

The building has faced several maintenance challenges, including electrical outlet issues, intercom system problems, and heat/hot water complaints in early 2024. A mold investigation was conducted in late 2023, and various general maintenance concerns have emerged regarding the janitor/super and interior conditions. The building has also experienced significant infrastructure issues, particularly with its boiler system.

Three separate complaints about the boiler's defective/inoperative condition were filed between late 2022 and mid-2023, with one resulting in an active ECB violation as of June 2023 regarding an unregistered gas-fired boiler, carrying a penalty of $625. Apartment 1A has been the focus of multiple violation notices throughout 2023-2024, relating to various issues including light fixtures, plaster surfaces, mold, and water leaks. The property has maintained a bedbug-free record for several years, with no reported infestations in any unit between 2020 and 2025. While the building appears to have addressed many of its historical violations, the persistent rodent activity and recent boiler violation remain notable concerns.