1775 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

The four-story, six-unit tenement building at 1775 Lexington Avenue in East Harlem, owned by Chang Choi, has experienced persistent pest management challenges over the past several years, particularly regarding bedbugs and rodent activity. Most notably, there are ongoing open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements under the Housing Maintenance Code, with identical violations recorded annually from 2021 through 2024, indicating a recurring issue with compliance in this area.

The building has also faced significant rodent control challenges, with multiple instances of rat activity documented in 2023-2024. The pattern of inspections shows three consecutive rat activity reports between June 2023 and August 2024, though the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have passed, suggesting some improvement in rodent management. The property has undergone several bait application treatments for rodent control in early 2023, with three separate instances recorded between January and February 2023.

Despite these measures, the building's rodent issues seem to have persisted through mid-2024, as indicated by multiple compliance inspections showing rat activity. However, significantly, the building has passed its most recent rodent inspections in June 2024 and June 2025, which may suggest an improvement in pest management practices. While the building's age (constructed in 1938) and classification as an Old Law Tenement are consistent with its historical context, the ongoing nature of these pest-related violations and the building's historical challenges with both bedbugs and rodents are notable aspects of its current condition.