245 East 83rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

245 East 83rd Street is a 5-story, 20-unit residential building constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Szoo E 83 St Llc. The building has experienced recurring pest issues over the past several years, with documented rat sightings in November 2024 and multiple rodent inspections showing activity ranging from "Rat Activity" to "Passed" results between 2022 and 2025. These pest control efforts have included multiple rounds of bait application in early 2022 and consistent follow-up inspections.

The building has also faced several maintenance challenges, with violations recorded in 2018 and 2021, including missing safety postings related to gas leak procedures, inspection certificates, and building registration information in the public hall, for which some violations remain open. A notable incident in 2021 resulted in an Environmental Control Board violation regarding a detached thread on the fire escape, which incurred a penalty of $1,250 that has since been resolved. The building's history shows a pattern of pest-related complaints, with reports in 2018 and 2021 leading to HPD inspections that resulted in no violations being issued.

Despite these recurring issues, it's worth noting that the bedbug reports from 2020 through 2024 show no cases of infestation or re-infestation in any units. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 have shown passing results, suggesting some improvement in pest management. The property has maintained compliance with building codes in many areas, though the recurring nature of pest-related complaints and the previous fire escape maintenance issue indicate ongoing challenges with building upkeep and maintenance.