165 East 90th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

The six-story, 15-unit residential building at 165 East 90th Street in the Upper East Side, owned by Jerry Velazquez and constructed in 1910, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over recent years, particularly regarding heating systems and rodent control. Most significantly, the building underwent multiple heat and hot water-related complaints in the fall of 2018, with issues reported throughout the entire building and specific apartments, leading to emergency Housing Maintenance Code complaints. While some of these complaints were resolved through inspections, they indicated persistent temperature control problems.

The building has also grappled with rodent issues, evidenced by multiple 311 complaints and three failed rodent inspections between 2020 and 2023, with the most recent rodent-related inspections showing "Rat Activity" in September 2024, though followed by a "Passed" result in May 2025. The Department of Buildings records show some construction-related activity, including a stop work order in 2020 that was fully rescinded, with associated violation notices suggesting administrative issues with permit applications during that period. However, more recent building conditions appear stable, as evidenced by consistent bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024 showing zero infested units across all reporting periods.

The building's recent inspection history shows improvement in rodent management, with the most recent inspections passing or showing compliance. The property has maintained up-to-date bedbug reporting requirements, consistently showing no infestation cases since initial reports in 2021. While the building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, particularly related to heating systems and pest control, recent records suggest more effective management of these issues, though occasional rodent activity remains a noted concern as of mid-2025.