162 East 102nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The four-unit, four-story old law tenement at 162 East 102nd Street in East Harlem, currently owned by Kai Pearson, has a complex history since its construction in 1900. Most notably, in February 2020, the building faced significant safety compliance issues when four Environmental Control Board violations were issued related to illegal transient occupancy on the 3rd and 4th floors, including problems with fire alarm systems, means of egress, and sprinkler systems, along with a penalty totaling $15,250. These violations were resolved, and there is no current evidence of illegal occupancy.

The building also received a Housing Maintenance Code violation in March 2023 for failing to file the required annual bedbug report, though this was later closed without penalties. Recent maintenance and safety records show mixed results. The most recent 311 service request in early 2024 regarding paint/plaster issues was inspected by HPD with no violations found.

All bedbug reports filed between 2020 and 2024 indicate zero infested units, suggesting effective pest management. The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections, with the last eight inspections (2018-2025) showing either "Passed" results or "Rat Activity" noted in late 2018, which was subsequently addressed. There was also a vaccine mandate compliance complaint in 2022, though the outcome of this complaint is not detailed in the records. The property has shown recent compliance with various inspection requirements, including regular rodent control measures, and has maintained an active bedbug reporting system, though the March 2023 bedbug report violation suggests occasional administrative oversight issues.