88 East 4th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

88 East 4th Street is a 9-story, 85-unit residential building constructed in 1997 and currently owned by Rose Caiola. The property has experienced several significant events over the past few years, with the most recent being an ongoing issue with an electric/gas range reported in September 2023. The building has maintained compliance with regular rodent inspections, passing all inspections from 2019 through 2025.

Notably, there were multiple Certificate of Occupancy violations in 2019, with the building being cited for occupancy without a valid Certificate of Occupancy and subsequently issued fines totaling $2,500, though these were resolved. Recent inspection activity has shown generally good conditions, with three tenant safety inspections in 2023 resulting in compliance findings. The building experienced some maintenance issues in 2024 and 2025, including complaints about a defective boiler and sidewalk shed conditions, though inspections found no violations at the time.

Bedbug reports show intermittent infestations, with the most recent filing in 2024 indicating one unit treated and eradicated. The property's maintenance record includes various permits issued for improvement work between 2018 and 2022, suggesting ongoing maintenance and upgrades to the building systems. While there have been several complaints and violations over the years, recent patterns indicate improved response and resolution processes, with most recent violations being addressed promptly through permits and inspections.