222 East 84th Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

The 5-story, 20-unit co-op at 222 East 84th Street, owned by Alan Tauber and built in 1935, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges over the past three years, most notably regarding heat, hot water, and plumbing systems. In 2025, there were complaints about heat/hot water issues affecting the entire building (May) and water supply problems (May) that remain unresolved as of this report. The building has a documented pattern of heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints in 2024 (including March and June) and 2023 (October), some of which have been closed without proper building access for inspection.

The property has also experienced recurring plumbing problems, including multiple emergency complaints about water supply issues in 2024 and 2025. The building has several open violations as of 2024, particularly affecting apartment 2C, including issues with hot water supply, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, bathroom caulking, and self-closing doors. Additional violations relate to access problems with the building's heating system.

While the building has maintained a consistent bedbug reporting history with no reported infestations from 2019-2025, there have been recurring issues with rodent activity. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 and late 2024 confirmed rat activity, though earlier inspections in 2023 showed passing results. The property underwent improvement work in 2019, as evidenced by two issued permits for electrical work. The building has had violations related to emergency preparedness, including a temporary bedbug reporting violation in 2024, and issues with obstructed access to stairways that were subsequently corrected.