1715 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

The five-story, 12-unit residential building at 1715 2nd Avenue in Manhattan's Upper East Side, owned by George Santis, was constructed in 1920 and is classified as an Old Law Tenement. The property has experienced recurring issues with both sanitation and pest control, particularly in its food establishment areas. Most notably, a violation was issued in June 2023 for failing to file the 2019 external low pressure inspection, which remains active as of October 2023.

The building has a documented history of rodent activity, with initial inspections showing rat activity in August 2019, January 2020, and most recently in May 2025, though it passed inspections in 2024, 2023, and 2022. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has been involved in multiple investigations of the building, particularly related to food establishment concerns, including ventilation (July 2021), odor (November 2021), and most recently pet/animal issues (September 2024). The building experienced an unsanitary pest condition complaint in December 2021, though no violations were issued following the HPD inspection. Bedbug reports have consistently shown zero infestations from 2019 through 2024, indicating effective management of this particular issue.

The property has also been subject to vaccine mandate compliance checks in August 2021, which were acknowledged by the DOHMH. In terms of public health and safety, the building's recent history shows improved conditions relative to its earlier years, with no reported bedbug infestations in recent years and a reduction in the frequency of major pest-related complaints. However, the presence of active violations and recurring rodent activity suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's comprehensive inspection and complaint history indicates regular oversight by city agencies, with most issues being addressed through official channels, though some concerns have required multiple inspections or follow-up investigations to resolve.