235 East 82nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

The 6-story, 24-unit New Law Tenement at 235 East 82nd Street, owned by Mark Zweibon, has experienced several notable events since 2018 that warrant attention. The building, constructed in 1910, has had recurring rodent issues, with three confirmed rat sightings in 2020 and 2021, and evidence of rodents in 2018.

While there have been periodic rat inspections since 2019, more recent inspections (2022-2025) have generally resulted in "Passed" status, though a compliance inspection in October 2022 noted rat activity. The building faced housing maintenance concerns in 2021 regarding doors/windows, and in 2022 received a violation for failing to file its annual bedbug report, though subsequent bedbug filings from 2023-2025 show zero infested units and eradicated units. Recent concerns have centered around potential illegal conversions, with complaints filed in 2024 and 2025, though both were either unsubstantiated or inspectors were unable to gain access.

A building stability concern was reported in 2021 but was referred to Housing Preservation and Development. The Department of Buildings issued a violation in June 2023 regarding an external low-pressure inspection that remains active. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues over the years, particularly with pests, the recent trend shows improved conditions with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three filing periods and more consistent passing rates in rodent inspections.