136 East 96th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

The 5-story, 10-unit tenement building at 136 East 96th Street, owned by Liane Ginsberg and built in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in September 2023, the building faced multiple violations related to electrical problems in Apartment 4E, including power outages, lighting issues, and a non-emergency lighting failure, all of which resulted in Housing Maintenance Code violations.

These electrical issues were accompanied by problems with water damage and mold, particularly in the bathroom of Apartment 4E, where violations were cited for leaks and visible mold conditions affecting multiple surfaces. The building also had 311 complaints in August 2023 regarding ceiling paint/plaster issues, which were subsequently inspected and resulted in violations. The property has a history of various maintenance concerns extending back to 2020, including plumbing issues (water supply problems), rodent inspections (most recently passed in May 2025), and pigeon waste concerns noted in December 2022.

The building's maintenance record shows some variability, with periods of both passed and failed inspections for rodent presence. However, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, with all recent bedbug reports from 2021-2024 showing zero affected units. The Department of Buildings records indicate multiple work permits were issued in 2018-2019, suggesting some level of ongoing maintenance and repairs, though specific details of the work performed are not provided in the building data.