127 East 88th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

127 East 88th Street is a 6-story, 20-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Ll 1324 Lexington Avenue Llc. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with the most recent complaints filed in February 2025, indicating persistent problems with the building-wide heating system. Previous heating-related violations were documented in March 2023, including issues with inadequate heat supply, excessive hot water temperature, and defective carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 21.

The building has also faced challenges with pests, including a pest-related violation in December 2023, and rodent activity has been consistently monitored between 2025 and 2024, with multiple bait applications recorded throughout the property. Additional concerns include maintenance issues with the building's basic systems, as evidenced by several emergency plumbing and heating complaints between 2022 and 2023. The property has faced various violations related to building safety and maintenance, though many were ultimately dismissed upon inspection.

For instance, a 2022 violation regarding obstructed fire escape egress and a 2020 requirement for annual bedbug reporting were recorded, though bedbug-related filings since then show zero infested units. The building's management has continued to file necessary permits for maintenance work, including plumbing and electrical upgrades, with the most recent permits issued in 2019. The building's recent history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services, particularly heating and pest management, though some improvements have been made as reflected in various closed violations. The property has consistently met its bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations over multiple reporting periods.