233 East 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

The four-story, 17-unit Old Law Tenement at 233 East 81st Street, owned by Edward Adler and built in 1910, has experienced several maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there is an ongoing rodent issue, with the latest inspection in June 2025 confirming rat activity and multiple bait applications recorded in late 2024 and throughout 2023. The building faced significant maintenance issues in 2022, with multiple complaints (including unsanitary conditions, plumbing problems with radiators, and issues with walls, windows, and appliances) filed with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions.

In December 2020, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, with violations specifically documented in apartment 1C regarding inadequate heat and hot water supply, though these issues were eventually resolved. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the past eight reporting periods from 2019 to 2025. Recent activity has focused primarily on rodent control, with inspections showing recurring rat activity throughout 2022-2025, though the June 2023 inspection passed without incident.

The building's maintenance history shows periodic heating system issues, particularly notable during December 2020 when multiple emergency complaints were filed. The property has active permits from 2018 and 2019 for plumbing work, suggesting some ongoing infrastructure maintenance. The property's documented issues, particularly regarding heating systems and pest control, represent the most consistent maintenance challenges, while the absence of bedbug reports in recent years and the eventual resolution of heating system violations provide some indication of improving conditions in certain areas.