305 East 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

305 East 81st Street is a five-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building in Manhattan's Upper East Side neighborhood, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Janet Bulan. The building has experienced recent maintenance challenges, particularly in mid-2023 when there were documented issues with pests (complaint filed May 28, 2023 - resolved June 23, 2023) and a slow water leak (complaint filed May 28, 2023 - closed July 24, 2023).

Despite these incidents, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past several years, with all annual reports from 2019 through 2024 showing zero infested units. Recent rodent management efforts have been proactive, with four bait applications recorded between January and February 2024, following a pattern of regular inspections that consistently passed between 2016 and 2019, suggesting the building is addressing pest control requirements appropriately.

The building's maintenance history shows variable responsiveness to issues, with the water leak investigation in 2023 being marked as "not able to gain access to inspect." While recent pest issues have been addressed through HPD intervention, the slow response time to water leak concerns is notable. It's worth mentioning that the building's age (115 years old) and classification as an Old Law Tenement are typical for the neighborhood, and while it has experienced some maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water and pest issues in 2023, it has generally maintained a strong record in bedbug prevention and regular rodent inspections. The property's documented history shows that while there have been isolated incidents requiring attention, particularly in 2023, the building has systems in place for monitoring and addressing maintenance issues as they arise.