770 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10456

The three-story, three-unit building at 770 East 161st Street in Longwood, owned by Carl Benn and constructed in 2008, has experienced recurring challenges with pest management over the past several years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of bedbug-related violations, with the building receiving four consecutive notices between 2021 and 2024 for failing to file the required annual bedbug reports as mandated by the Housing Maintenance Code.

These violations, though technically non-hazardous (class A), indicate inconsistent compliance with basic pest management requirements. However, the most recent bedbug report filing from May 2024 shows no infested dwelling units, suggesting that the issue may have been resolved as of late 2023, with the filing period showing zero infested or re-infested units.

The building has encountered rodent activity as a more recent concern, with documented rat activity found during inspections in September and December 2023, which followed a successful inspection in 2012. While rodent issues can affect resident comfort and safety, it's worth noting that the building's apparent regular monitoring and prompt reporting of bedbug activity (with no infested units reported in 2024) demonstrates some level of responsiveness to pest management requirements. The property's relatively recent construction date (2008) and its classification as a Class A building suggest it is intended for permanent residential use under New York City housing regulations, with the current owner appearing to maintain compliance with basic property maintenance requirements despite the documented pest management challenges.