135 East 93rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

135 East 93rd Street is a 5-story, 9-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, owned by Jerry Edelman and constructed in 1890 as a New Law Tenement. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with heating systems, including multiple heat/hot water complaints in 2023 and 2024 affecting the entire building. More recently, in June 2025, the building faced issues with pests, though an HPD inspector was unable to gain access for inspection.

The building has also had persistent rodent problems, with multiple Health Department complaints regarding food establishments and rodent conditions between 2024 and 2025, as well as documented rat activity in inspections throughout 2023-2025. In terms of safety concerns, there was a building-shaking complaint in March 2024 that resulted in an Oath violation. The property has several active violations as of 2024, including issues with external low-pressure inspection filings and a $25,000 penalty related to missing decorative masonry on the Lexington Avenue facade. Historical records show the building has had various maintenance issues over the years, including self-closing door problems, hot water temperature violations, and electrical outages.

The building's recent history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly concerning heating systems and pest control, with multiple violations and service requests related to these issues between 2020 and 2025. While there have been several building inspections and service requests, many have resulted in either resolved issues or closed without inspection due to access problems. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no documented infestations between 2018-2025. The building has undergone some permit activity in recent years, including work permits issued in 2019-2020, though specific details about the nature of these permits are not provided in the available data.