228 East 84th Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

228 East 84th Street is a 4-story, 16-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, built in 1925 and currently owned by Todd Cohen. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly concerning water problems and pest control. In 2024 alone, there were two rodent-related incidents, including one in July that was inspected by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and another in September 2023 where inspectors were unable to access the property. Previous complaints from 2023 include water leak issues and concerns about ceiling paint/plaster conditions, both of which were closed without violations being found.

The building has a documented history of water-related issues, with complaints about leaks in 2021 and multiple reports of unsanitary conditions related to pests between 2021-2023, though these complaints were generally closed without violations. Important safety violations were recorded in 2021 in Apartment 4C, including issues with electrical outlets, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and hot water supply, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. The building's boiler inspection report was not filed in 2017, resulting in a violation that was dismissed in 2023. While the property has had numerous rodent inspections since 2019, recent filings (2021-2025) indicate no bedbug infestations.

The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with varying results. Most recently, in June 2025, rat activity was identified, though previous inspections in 2024 showed a mix of results including both rat activity and passed inspections. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 through to the most recent filing in June 2025, showing zero infested or eradicated units in each reporting period. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with water issues and pest control, while safety systems have required attention to bring them into compliance.