88 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

88 2nd Avenue is a 20-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building located in the East Village, constructed in 1904 and currently owned by Thomas Mastrangelo. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with the most recent complaint documented in February 2025 (affecting only one apartment) and a previous similar complaint in December 2019 (affecting the entire building). A concerning safety violation was recorded in January 2025 regarding blocked egress, for which an Oath violation was served.

The property has faced several regulatory challenges, including three active Environmental Control Board violations from late 2024 concerning unpermitted construction of a large wood structure in front of the commercial space, with associated penalties of $12,500 each. The building has maintained consistent rodent-free status, passing comprehensive inspections in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The commercial portion of the property has generated multiple health department complaints over the years, including three Food Establishment violations between 2020 and 2024, and two documented vaccine mandate non-compliance incidents in 2021.

The building's maintenance record shows regular rodent inspections passing consistently, and while there was a concerning drinking water complaint in 2018, no violations were cited following the investigation. Importantly, the building has maintained a bedbug-free status for the past five years, with all reporting periods showing zero infestations. Recent inspections and complaints suggest ongoing maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat systems and unauthorized construction work, while the building's overall pest management and bedbug treatment history shows effective management of these issues.