224 East 83rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

224 East 83rd Street is a 5-story, 2-family residential building located in the Upper East Side, constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Karen Gruber. The property has experienced ongoing rodent issues, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing a pass result, though there was rat activity recorded in October 2024 and September 2024. Between 2020 and 2024, there were multiple documented rodent sightings, including both rat and mouse incidents requiring Department of Health and Mental Hygiene intervention.

The building's history reveals several significant regulatory issues, particularly regarding unauthorized modifications and occupancy concerns. In 2021, the Department of Buildings issued violations related to work done without permits, specifically regarding the removal of a jacuzzi and associated water lines on the fourth floor, which was also allegedly being used as sleeping quarters contrary to the building's Certificate of Occupancy. These violations led to Environmental Control Board penalties totaling $6,625, though records indicate they have since been resolved.

Additionally, there have been repeat complaints regarding unsanitary conditions related to garbage and recycling storage, with multiple Housing Preservation and Development inspections conducted in late 2022, none resulting in violations. More recently, in 2023, there were complaints about illegal hotel rooms and an illegal conversion, though access to investigate these issues was denied, marked as "2nd Attempt" during inspections. While some housing maintenance issues have been verified through inspections, many have been closed without violations being found, suggesting ongoing monitoring rather than fundamental problems.