747 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

The property at 747 St Nicholas Avenue, a 4-story, 13-unit residential building constructed in 1890, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over recent years, particularly regarding pest control and building violations. Most notably, the building has multiple open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements for 2021-2024 and significant electrical system issues, including at least seven active immediately hazardous (Class 1) Department of Buildings violations from 2018-2023 regarding unapproved electrical work and failure to correct and certify prior violations, with associated penalties totaling over $55,000.

The building has also faced rodent infestation challenges, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing confirmed rat activity, though earlier inspections had passed. The building has a history of several Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations, including issues with scaffolding, sidewalk shed compliance, and brick facade damage. An active ECB violation from June 2023 notes spalling brick conditions on the front elevation, while past violations documented problems with temporary construction equipment and inadequate safety measures, resulting in various penalties.

The property has undergone multiple food establishment inspections with at least one recent complaint regarding food worker hygiene in late 2024, and earlier complaints in 2022 related to rodent activity and cleanliness that were subsequently closed. Despite these challenges, recent rodent inspections in 2024-2025 indicated continued monitoring and attempts at compliance, with earlier inspections from 2019-2023 showing improved conditions. The most recent permit activity dates back to October 2018, when a plumbing-related permit was issued.