16 East 96th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

The 6-story, 42-unit residential building at 16 East 96th Street in the Upper East Side, owned by Frank Pompea and constructed in 1906, has experienced several notable maintenance and pest control issues in recent years.

Most pressing have been the ongoing rodent control efforts, with multiple inspections and bait applications recorded throughout 2023, including instances of rat activity noted in February and April 2023, despite passing a compliance inspection in May 2023. The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, particularly in late 2022 when multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions (including mold), ventilation systems, appliance issues (refrigerator), and door frame problems - all of which were investigated but no violations were issued.

While the property has maintained an active compliance record for bedbugs, with no reported infestations or eradications since 2019, it has had several Environmental Control Board violations related to exterior facade maintenance between 2018-2019, including cracked and spalled decorative stones that required remediation, though records show these were resolved. The building's permit history from 2018 to 2023 indicates regular maintenance activity, with multiple plumbing and electrical work permits issued, suggesting ongoing investment in building upkeep.