128 East 86th Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

The 12-unit, 5-story building at 128 East 86th Street, owned by Steven Kashanian, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since 2022, with particular problems in the plumbing and heat/hot water systems. Most recently, in early 2025, there were two water supply complaints (one marked as emergency) that were closed after HPD received confirmation of corrections. The building has seen multiple heat/hot water complaints, particularly in January 2024, where HPD struggled to gain access for inspections.

Water-related issues were also noted in July 2024, with a slow leak complaint that was inspected with no violations issued. The property has a history of electrical and lighting problems, including a 2022 complaint about no lighting, and there were documented rodent issues in 2023, with multiple bait application inspections and some inspections showing rat activity. Addressing these issues, the building has undergone several repairs and maintenance work, including a violation for defective fire retardant material in the cellar and a rotted wood porch needing repair, both documented in 2023.

The most recent inspections in June and July 2024 showed improvement, with a passed compliance inspection for rodent activity. The building has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations in the past five reporting periods (2019-2024), and a permit for construction work was issued in April 2023. While many historical complaints show closed status, they often note difficulties with access for inspections or require follow-up actions, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges in this 1915 Old Law Tenement building.