120 East 88th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

120 East 88th Street is a 5-story, 11-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Magdalena Kosz. The property has experienced recurring water-related issues, with recent complaints in August 2023 regarding both slow leaks and damp spots, similar to problems reported in February 2022.

Multiple maintenance concerns have been documented, including door and window issues (with violations in 2021 and 2022), and both sanitary and structural problems in common areas. The building underwent significant inspection in April 2023, resulting in several violations requiring attention to fire safety equipment, including a defective fire door and fire-retardant material, along with maintenance issues such as balcony encumbrances and wall painting requirements. Notably, there was a boiler-related violation recorded in September 2022 regarding corrosion, though this appears to have been addressed.

While rodent activity has been a persistent concern, recent inspections in 2025 have shown passing results, suggesting some improvement. The building has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations over the past three reporting periods, with no units affected between 2022 and 2024. The property's maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with water leaks, door/window functionality, and periodic pest control needs, though recent improvements in rodent control and bedbug prevention are noteworthy.