422 East 75th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

422 East 75th Street is a five-story, 18-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Alex Yelon. The property has experienced recurring rodent issues, with the most recent inspections in 2024 (May and June) confirming rat activity, following similar patterns in previous years. The building has undergone multiple health department inspections related to food establishment concerns and rodent sightings, with violations noted in May 2024 requiring follow-up inspections.

In early 2020, the building faced multiple immediate emergency plumbing and unsanitary condition complaints, including issues with steam pipes, water supply, and mold. These problems coincided with the issuance of several violations for unit 4FW related to security and maintenance of safety features. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to structural integrity, with a 2020 violation requiring the scraping and repainting of rusted components on all balconies and fire escape.

A complaint about defective electrical wiring in March 2023 was investigated but found no warranting violations at that time. However, the building has consistently maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2019 through 2024 showing zero affected units. Recent plumbing issues emerged again in June 2025, though the specific nature and resolution of these problems are not detailed in the records. While the building has passed some compliance inspections, the persistent rodent activity and periodic maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining optimal living conditions.