326 East 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

326 East 81st Street is a 6-story, 72-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Jonathan Mena. The property has experienced persistent rodent issues in recent months, with multiple rat sighting complaints filed between April and June 2025, all resulting in Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspections confirming rat activity. Following the most recent inspections in June 2025, open violations remain on record requiring follow-up inspections.

The building has also faced several other significant maintenance challenges, including a mold violation (November 2024) that HPD was unable to inspect, pest issues (December 2023), and various water leak problems in 2023, including heavy flow and slow leaks. The most recent housing maintenance code violations from August 2023 indicate active concerns in apartment 6RW, including roach infestation, water leak issues, and multiple window-related problems. The building has undergone several rodent inspections over the years, with the most concerning results occurring in 2025, when rat activity was consistently documented.

While there were past issues with window frames, plumbing, and heat/hot water systems, these have been resolved. Notably, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in recent years. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring pest and sanitation issues, particularly in the past year, warranting attention to the ongoing rodent problems and recent unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage as evidenced by two open complaints filed in June 2025.