402 East 73rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

The five-story, 10-unit old law tenement at 402 East 73rd Street, owned by Jeffrey Manocherian and dating back to 1910, has experienced persistent rodent issues throughout recent years. Most notably, in 2024 alone, there has been significant rodent activity, with multiple inspections showing rat presence and multiple bait applications between April and July 2024.

While a compliance inspection in July 2024 resulted in a passing grade, the frequency of intervention suggests an ongoing challenge with pest management at the property. The building's inspection history reveals previous rodent complaints in 2022 and 2023, and an earlier pest-related complaint in 2019. Additional concerns about unsanitary conditions have been documented, particularly regarding garbage and recycling storage, with two HPD complaints from January 2022 that were closed without violations being found, though follow-up was required.

On a positive note, the building has maintained a clear record of bedbug incidents across multiple reporting periods from 2019 to 2024, with no documented infestations or eradication efforts required. The most recent bedbug filings (2023-2024) show a consistent record of zero affected units. While the building has demonstrated some responsiveness to pest control measures, as evidenced by multiple bait applications in 2024 and a passing compliance inspection, the recurring nature of rodent-related complaints and inspections suggests that this issue remains an ongoing concern for residents.