425 East 78th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

425 East 78th Street is a seven-story, 35-unit old law tenement building located in the Upper East Side, built in 1910 and currently owned by Bernice Krawczyk. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with multiple open and unresolved complaints as of 2025, including mold, water leaks, and rodent infestations. Most concerning is the current open complaint from June 2025 regarding poison ivy, and a rodent sighting in June 2025 that triggered violations requiring follow-up inspections. There are also multiple open Housing Maintenance Code complaints from April 2025 concerning water leaks, wall damage, and unsanitary conditions.

Notable historical issues include structural concerns with the brick wall in apartment 4C documented in October 2024, showing vertical cracks and missing mortar joints, for which a penalty of $1,280 was imposed by the Environmental Control Board. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of moisture-related problems, including mold and water damage in multiple inspections throughout 2024-2025, particularly affecting apartment 4C. There have been several rodent-related violations, with inspections in 2025 showing failed results for other reasons, though there were some periods (like late 2024) when inspections passed. The building also experienced structural stability concerns in 2020 and 2024, with complaints about building shaking or vibrating.

While the building has maintained a record of no bedbug infestations since 2020 and had some periods of passing rodent inspections, the persistent nature of the current open complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. Several building-wide violations related to exterior walls and appurtenances have been documented, and there are multiple open violations as of 2025 related to water leaks, wall damage, and mold. The building's permit history shows at least one work permit was issued in 2019. The property has undergone various inspections and received multiple violations over the years, particularly focusing on moisture issues, pest control, and structural maintenance. Recent complaints and violations suggest that while some historical issues have been addressed, new problems have emerged, particularly concerning moisture management and pest control, with several complaints currently remaining unresolved as of mid-2025.