16O East 89th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

The 51-unit, 8-story building at 160 East 89th Street, owned by Aaron Sirulnick, has experienced recurring heating issues in recent months, with four separate heat/hot water complaints filed between February and April 2025, all categorized as emergencies. While these complaints were investigated by HPD and determined not to violate housing laws, the frequency of heating problems suggests a recurring maintenance challenge. The building has also faced various maintenance issues in 2024, including door/window problems, unsanitary conditions (pests), flooring issues, and water leaks, though no violations were issued following HPD inspections in April 2024.

The 4th floor apartments (4C and 4F) have historically had multiple maintenance concerns, as evidenced by violations from 2019-2020 related to plumbing, door security, flooring, and various repairs, most of which were eventually resolved, though a faucet repair violation from 2020 remains open. The building's compliance history shows some concerning patterns, including multiple failures to file required reports, such as the External Low Pressure Inspection (2023) and FISP Cycle 9B Technical Report (2023), though previous violations from 2019-2022 regarding EER submissions were dismissed. An exterior wall maintenance violation was documented in 2018, and the building has been undergoing regular rodent control measures in recent months, with bait applied consistently throughout 2023.

Notably, there have been no recorded bedbug infestations in the past seven years (2018-2025). The Department of Buildings has conducted numerous inspections, including several in 2023, with most complaints resulting in no violations or being dismissed. While the building has received multiple maintenance code violations over the years, most have been resolved through proper certification and repairs, with the exception of the open faucet leak violation in 2020.