145 East 82nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

145 East 82nd Street is a 5-story, 13-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Dan Forrester. The building has experienced recurring food safety issues in recent years, with multiple food poisoning complaints reported between 2022 and 2024, though all were determined to be isolated incidents by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. More concerning, there are current (as of 2024) violations regarding defective self-closing doors at the basement entrance and a history of door-related issues, including a 2022 emergency complaint about a defective door that could impact security and safety.

The property has faced various building maintenance and safety challenges over the years, including a 2022 complaint about fire escape access that could not be inspected due to lack of access. There have been multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to door self-closing mechanisms and window guard requirements. The building's exterior and entrance stairs experienced significant structural issues in 2018, with violations issued for cracked stairs and facade molding problems, though these were subsequently resolved.

The property has maintained good rodent control, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 showing rat activity, though previous inspections between 2018-2019 consistently passed. Bedbug reports from 2019-2024 indicate zero infestations. While there have been several business-related complaints regarding the ground floor commercial space (Jubilee Smoke & Vape Inc), these have generally been resolved or verified as non-violation. Recent inspections continue to show some maintenance requirements, particularly regarding door compliance and safety features, that require attention.