406 East 117th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

406 East 117th Street is a four-story, two-family residential building located in East Harlem, owned by Taso Vassiliou and constructed in 1998. The property has experienced recurring pest-related issues, with multiple rodent complaints filed through 311 services, including a recent rat sighting in May 2024 that could not be inspected due to access issues, and a pest complaint in February 2019 that resulted in no violations.

The building has also faced significant heat and hot water problems, particularly in January 2019, when multiple complaints were filed regarding lack of service in both individual apartments and the entire building, though these issues were reportedly resolved during HPD's response. Most notably, as of mid-2024, the building is currently facing an active violation related to occupancy issues, with the Department of Buildings disputing unauthorized conversions of the second to fourth floors into office space, with desks, tables, chairs, and computers, contrary to the building's certificate of occupancy as a two-family residence.

This violation, documented in June 2024, carries a penalty of $500. Despite these challenges, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2018, with regular inspections showing compliance. The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding bedbug issues, with no reported infestations during the 2020-2021 reporting period, and no subsequent filings.