548 East 82nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

548 East 82nd Street is a 6-story, 34-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Richard Scharf. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with multiple rodent sightings reported in 2024 and early 2025, including one instance of rat activity noted during a November 2024 inspection. Water-related problems have been a significant concern, with emergency complaints about heavy water flow and water supply issues occurring in early 2024, and multiple heat and hot water complaints in 2023 that required emergency responses but for which inspectors were unable to gain access to verify conditions.

The building's top-floor penthouse apartment (PH) has several outstanding violations from 2016-2019 that remain unresolved, including issues with roof leaks, missing carbon monoxide detectors, missing smoke detectors, and a noted rodent infestation. In early 2024, multiple violations were documented regarding the roof bulkhead door, including defective self-closing mechanisms and illegal pushbar fastenings. The building has maintained an active inspection record, with most recent rodent inspections showing compliance as of February 2025, though a rat sighting was reported in November 2024.

Housing Maintenance Code complaints have been regularly filed and addressed, with most being closed after inspections. Recent years have shown consistent reporting periods with zero bedbug infestations recorded. The property's maintenance history indicates persistent issues with building systems and infrastructure, particularly regarding water and temperature control systems, while also highlighting an ongoing need for attention to building security and emergency systems, particularly in the PH unit where several safety equipment violations remain open.