88 Division Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
The six-story Old Law Tenement building at 88 Division Street in Chinatown, owned by Michael Malek, has experienced significant maintenance and habitability issues in recent years, particularly concerning heat and hot water systems. Between January and June 2025, the building faced multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water outages, with four emergency complaints filed between January 27 and February 9, 2025, though one of these inspections did not gain access to the premises.
The building underwent inspection in June 2024, revealing several Class C violations affecting multiple apartments (1, 3, 7, 9, and 14) related to inadequate hot water supply, gas fixture problems, and locked heating system access. While some violations have been resolved, as of now, there are still open violations for apartments 1, 7, 9, and 14 regarding hot water and gas supply issues. The property has also demonstrated ongoing challenges with rodent activity, with nine inspections between May 2024 and June 2025 consistently showing rat activity, though baiting was applied in several instances between December 2024 and August 2025.
Recent health department complaints in 2025 indicate active concerns with food establishment conditions on the premises, including complaints about food temperature, odors, permits, and rodent/insect issues. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the annual filings from 2019 through 2024. Additionally, there are two active complaints filed in April 2025 regarding illegal/ improper vent/exhaust systems that remain unresolved as of the latest available data.
88 Division Street Report Contents
Download Full Report for 88 Division Street
Sign up to download the full building report in PDF or Excel format
Sign Up for Free88 Division Street Building Overview
Building Characteristics
Total units | 15 |
---|---|
Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 10038 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

Unlock Complete Building History
Get access to comprehensive violation records, court cases, landlord portfolios, and detailed maintenance history for this building and thousands of others.
Key Building Statistics
Included Addresses
- 88 Division St, New York, NY 10002
- 2 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002
- 4 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002
Map and Aerial View of 88 Division Street
Street Map View
Loading street map...
Satellite View
Loading satellite view...
Reviews of 88 Division Street
See what current and past tenants have to say
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience living at this property. Your review helps future tenants make informed decisions.
Share Your Experience
Help future tenants by leaving an honest review of this property
Login Required
You must be logged in to leave a review. Join our community and share your experience!
Login to Continue