161 East 88th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

161 East 88th Street is a 6-story, 42-unit cooperative building constructed in 1937 and managed by 161 East 88 Owners Corporation. The building has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, most notably in 2024, when multiple violations were identified in apartments 2B and 2E. These include open violations regarding pest infestations (specifically mice in 2B), fire egress concerns (window bars or gates), and various issues in 2E including water leaks, peeling paint, and plaster damage in the bathroom.

The building has also experienced recurring plumbing and water supply problems, with complaints recorded in 2023-2024, including an emergency water supply issue in December 2023. The property has maintained an active bedbug monitoring record from 2019-2024, consistently reporting zero infested or eradicated units. The building's infrastructure has shown ongoing regulatory compliance challenges, as evidenced by multiple open Department of Buildings violations related to energy efficiency requirements in 2024, including failures to file benchmarking reports and display energy scores.

A significant violation from 2018 regarding exterior wall examination reports incurred a penalty of $1,250. While the building has generally passed routine rodent inspections conducted between 2017 and 2025, recent pest-related violations and a 2024 rodent complaint indicate potential ongoing sanitation concerns. The cooperative has demonstrated a pattern of addressing maintenance issues through the Housing Maintenance Code system, with various violations being corrected, though some remain open as of the latest inspection dates. Regular inspections and documentation suggest active management of pest and maintenance issues, with most recent complaints being addressed within standard timeframes.