69 East 97th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

69 East 97th Street is a 6-story, 24-unit New Law Tenement building located in East Harlem, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Thomas Ahn. The building has maintained a relatively stable record over the past several years, with no reported bedbug infestations in the most recent five years (2019-2024), though there was one unit reported as infested and subsequently eradicated in 2019.

The property has undergone several infrastructure improvements, as evidenced by the resolution of two housing maintenance code violations in early 2021, including the proper posting of housing information notices and repair of defective ceramic tile flooring in the first-story public hall. Recent inspections indicate ongoing maintenance efforts, with all rodent inspections in 2025 passing successfully, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in November 2024. The building's most recent Department of Buildings complaint from November 2024 regarding a sidewalk shed was investigated and determined not to warrant any violations.

Historically, the building has experienced some challenges with rodent activity, with failed inspection results recorded in both 2019 and 2020, though subsequent inspections showed improvement. The property has consistently addressed housing maintenance violations promptly, as demonstrated by the certification of corrections within one to two months of their issuance. The building's overall record suggests active management with responsive maintenance practices, particularly in addressing violations and maintaining pest control standards.