249 East 82nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

This three-story, two-unit residential building at 249 East 82nd Street in the Upper East Side, owned by Hersel Torkian, has experienced recurring rodent-related issues in recent years. Most notably, between 2022 and 2025, there have been multiple Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) complaints regarding rat sightings and signs of rodents, with three such complaints recorded in 2025 alone. Two of these recent complaints (May 2025) were filed through the 311 system, while one (February 2025) resulted in documented violations requiring follow-up inspections.

The building also has two active DOB violations, issued in 2023 and 2020, related to the failure to file required low-pressure and boiler inspection reports, respectively. The property has undergone several inspections and investigations regarding sanitation and pest issues. In early 2022, there were complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and pavement problems, though these were ultimately closed with no violations found.

More recently, in 2024, there is an ongoing investigation for food poisoning involving three or more individuals, though no resolution has been documented as of the latest available data. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with official reports for 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 showing zero infested or re-infested units, and all previously infested units being reported as eradicated. The building's documented history reflects persistent pest control challenges, particularly with rodent activity, and outstanding inspection compliance issues that may require attention. While the absence of bedbug infestations is notable, the concentration of rodent-related complaints and active violations regarding inspection filing requirements suggests ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges within the property.