210 West 88th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The 15-unit, 5-story old law tenement building at 210 West 88th Street, owned by Paul Xuereb and constructed in 1905, is currently experiencing multiple ongoing maintenance issues as of May 2025, including water leaks causing damp spots, window frame problems, and electrical issues with no lighting - all three complaints remain open. The building has a concerning history of heat and hot water system problems, with multiple emergency complaints in October 2022 affecting the entire building, though Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access for inspection. Other maintenance issues have included problems with doors/windows, flooring, and paint/plaster work, with some complaints remaining closed despite HPD's inability to gain access for inspection.

The property has faced several significant safety and compliance concerns over the past several years. In 2021, a Class C violation was issued regarding hot water provision in apartment 5R, and a March 2018 inspection revealed multiple administrative code violations, including issues with heating system access, required signage, and a missing metal screen below the bulkhead skylight. The building has experienced repeated inspections for illegal hotel operations between 2021-2023, though no violations were found upon inspection.

Despite these challenges, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections, with the most recent one conducted in January 2025 showing compliance. The property has also shown diligent adherence to bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations reported in recent years. Various permits were issued in late 2020 for unspecified work, though the current status of those projects is not detailed in the available records.