157 East 106th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The 4-story, 8-unit tenement building at 157 East 106th Street in East Harlem, owned by Una Mchugh and dating back to 1900, has experienced several concerning pest control issues over the past few years. Most recently, in June 2025, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene responded to a rodent sighting complaint at the property, resulting in identified violations and the need for follow-up inspections.

The building's rodent inspection history from 2023 through 2025 shows a persistent pattern of rodent issues, with multiple failed inspections and periods of rat activity documented, particularly notable between late 2023 and early 2024. While there was one confirmed instance of bedbug infestation in 2019, the subsequent five annual bedbug reports from 2020 through 2024 show consistently zero infested dwelling units, suggesting successful eradication of this particular issue.

The building has passed several rodent inspections, including notable compliance inspections in October 2024 and March 2025, though these are often followed by subsequent failures or reports of activity, indicating ongoing challenges with pest control. The most recent rodent-related service request and inspection in June 2025 is particularly concerning as it marks the building's first documented rodent issue in over six months, with violations requiring follow-up inspections by health authorities.