169 East 92nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

169 East 92nd Street is a 5-story, 18-unit residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Charlon Grima. The Upper East Side tenement has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent problems in early 2025 involving ceiling paint/plaster issues and heavy water leaks, both of which resulted in HPD inspections that could not be completed due to access issues. The building has a documented history of plumbing and heating problems, including a building-wide heat and hot water outage in February 2023 that required multiple emergency responses, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored during the response.

Between 2021 and 2024, there have been recurring issues with unsanitary conditions, particularly regarding garbage/recycling storage, with several complaints requiring HPD inspections. The building's maintenance record shows some improvements in more recent years, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past two years (2022-2024), though there was one documented case in 2021-2022. Rodent inspections have produced mixed results, with "Rat Activity" noted in September 2022 and September 2024, but passing results in other inspections, including May 2025.

The building has also had issues with storefront signage regulations, with two illegal signage complaints in 2024, though inspections did not result in violations. The building's recent history suggests ongoing challenges with maintenance access, as evidenced by multiple HPD inspections being unable to proceed. While some systems appear to be more stable in recent years (e.g., no new bedbug infestations), significant maintenance issues continue to arise, particularly regarding water systems and building access for inspections. The property has maintained its status as a Class C building with some documented violations in 2023, including issues with a defective vestibule door and a fire escape obstruction that were subsequently addressed.