66 West 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

This 8-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 66 West 116th Street, owned by Bridget Beatty, has experienced persistent pest challenges, particularly with rodents, over recent years. Most notably, as of June 2024, there are open violations for rodent infestations in Apartment 4B, and throughout 2024 there has been regular documentation of rat activity around the property, with inspections showing both rat activity and bait application between November 2023 and April 2025.

The building has also had significant maintenance issues, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in Apartment 3B during 2019, involving problems with windows, plaster surfaces, and electrical systems, though these were subsequently closed. More recently, in 2022, there was a face covering violation recorded by DOHMH, and the building currently has two active Department of Buildings violations related to low pressure inspection filings from 2022-2023.

The property has maintained an apparently clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports since 2019 showing zero infested or re-infested units. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including an electrical outlet problem in 2022 and general repairs needed in 2019, many of these violations have been addressed and closed. The rodent problem appears to be the most persistent issue currently affecting the building, with regular documentation of rat activity and the need for bait application observed during inspections throughout 2024 and early 2025.