134 East 96th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

134 East 96th Street is a 5-story, 7-unit New Law Tenement building located in New York City's Upper East Side, built in 1920 and currently owned by Laurence Ginsberg. The building has undergone several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in September 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding interior conditions, including problems with walls, floors, and water leaks, though HPD was unable to gain access to inspect these issues.

The building has a documented history of electrical concerns, with three distinct electrical wiring complaints in 2021 that required HPD intervention, though two were eventually verified as corrected and one was vacated after inspection. A more recent violation was issued in September 2024 regarding flower pots obstructing fire escape egress from the fourth story. The property has maintained a relatively good record in terms of pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2022-2024) and all annual reports indicating zero infested units.

Additionally, rodent inspections conducted annually from 2016 through May 2025 consistently passed, suggesting effective pest management practices. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to issues as they arise, with most complaints being addressed through HPD inspections, though access issues have occasionally complicated resolution processes. There is one open violation from 2021 regarding the use of electrical extension cords throughout apartment 5F.