1607 York Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028

The 5-story, 9-unit tenement building at 1607 York Avenue in the Upper East Side, owned by Edward Kehoe, has experienced several concerning issues over the past few years, particularly between 2020 and 2021. Most notably, there were significant pest control challenges in Apartment 1W, including multiple violations related to rodent infestations involving both mice and roaches, which were documented as Class C violations requiring urgent attention. During the same period, there were multiple door-related issues with violations noted for doors and frames, as well as concerns regarding plumbing fixtures including a sink and toilet.

Although many of these violations were eventually certified as corrected, some remained open for extended periods before closure. In more recent years, the building has faced recurring rodent-related concerns, with three documented rodent incidents between 2022-2024, including sightings and conditions attracting rodents, though the most recent inspection in July 2024 did pass without violations. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports between 2019 and 2024 showing zero affected units.

A vaccine mandate non-compliance issue was reported in December 2021, though this appears to be a one-time incident. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with most showing either passed results or documented rat activity, particularly in early 2023, though inspections have generally shown improvement in recent years. It's worth noting that while many violations have been addressed and closed, there remains a pattern of recurring rodent-related issues, though recent inspections have shown improvements in this area.