84 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

84 2nd Avenue is a 5-story, 4-unit building in the East Village, constructed in 1841 and currently owned by Drew Popkin. The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns focusing on appliance problems, including an unresolved refrigerator issue in September 2024, and ventilation system concerns documented in June 2024.

Notable historical data reveals significant construction work between 2019-2020, during which multiple violations were issued, including unauthorized electrical rewiring, unsafe scaffold conditions, and several safety-related violations totaling over $10,000 in penalties. The building underwent substantial renovation work that included converting existing units into five separate dwelling units with individual branch circuits, prompting an $800 violation in April 2023. The property has generally maintained good habitability standards, as evidenced by consistent passing scores on rodent inspections from 2019 through 2025, and reports showing no bedbug infestations from 2019 to present.

Multiple COVID-19-related violations were recorded in 2020, primarily related to construction safety and stop work order compliance, though many of these were later dismissed or resolved. Recent 311 complaints have focused on mechanical systems, with an unresolved refrigerator inspection attempt and completed ventilation system inspection that found no violations. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and improvements, with multiple permits issued for plumbing and other work between 2019-2021, indicating ongoing attention to building maintenance and compliance requirements.