243 East 83rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

The five-story, 22-unit tenement building at 243 East 83rd Street, owned by Ahron Freidus, has a construction history dating back to 1930 and has experienced several significant events over recent years. Between 2018-2019, the building underwent construction work that generated multiple complaints regarding indoor air quality due to dust, which were investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

The Department of Buildings recorded two complaints in August 2019 concerning site conditions endangering workers, one of which led to an Oath Violation. The construction period also saw multiple violations issued against DNA Contracting LLC in September 2018, including failure to maintain vertical netting, improper scaffolding placement, and inadequate housekeeping, with penalties totaling $6,620. The building's maintenance record shows a concerning pattern of rodent activity, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 passing, but multiple rat activity reports between 2022-2024 indicating persistent pest control challenges.

However, bedbug infestations have been relatively rare, with only two documented cases between 2017-2019, both successfully eradicated, and no reported incidents in the past five years (2020-2025). The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2019, showing zero infested dwelling units in the most recent three reporting periods (2021-2024). The building's permit history from 2018-2019 shows regular issuance of permits for various work types, suggesting active maintenance and improvement efforts during that period.