419 East 78th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

The 16-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement at 419 East 78th Street, owned by Seth Weinstein, has experienced several notable maintenance issues since 2019, with the most recent concerns involving both rodent and heating systems. Most recently, in November 2023, a rat sighting was reported and confirmed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which found violations requiring follow-up inspections. This follows a similar rodent sighting in November 2021, though that case did not result in identified violations.

The building has undergone multiple rodent inspections from 2018 to early 2024, with consistent reports of rat activity, though recent inspections in 2024 led to bait application. The property has also faced heating and hot water issues, most significantly in January 2020 when violations were documented regarding inadequate heat and hot water supply affecting Apartment 3D. Building records show multiple instances of door/window and plumbing complaints in February 2019, though these were resolved with no violations found.

In terms of pest control, the building's bedbug reporting from 2019 through 2025 shows consistently zero infestation counts, with all previous infestations successfully eradicated. More recently, a violation was issued in September 2024 regarding the failure to file the required 2023 external low-pressure inspection documentation. While the building has passed several inspections over the years, the recurring rodent issues and recent heating system violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.