220 East 84th Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

The 5-story, 20-unit building at 220 East 84th Street, owned by Paul Silberfarb, has a significant history of maintenance issues and violations since its construction in 1935. Most recently, in mid-2024, there were multiple emergency plumbing and water supply complaints, including one incident involving the entire building's heat and hot water system. Notably, there are currently open violations from June 2024 regarding defective self-closing doors leading to the basement at the public hall.

Between 2019 and 2021, the building experienced serious safety concerns in Apartment 5B, including issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and a mouse infestation, though most of these violations were eventually closed. The building has also faced numerous water supply and plumbing issues, with several complaints in 2024 alone. Of particular note are the illegal hotel room violations recorded in 2018, with multiple citations regarding improper use of the property for transient purposes, including failures to maintain required means of egress and sprinkler systems.

While these violations were resolved, they indicate a period of significant regulatory scrutiny. The building's maintenance history includes regular rodent activity, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 passing, though there were recorded rat activity incidents in 2023 and 2024. On a positive note, the building's bedbug reports from 2021 through 2025 show no infestations, and recent rodent inspections have generally resulted in passing grades, suggesting some improvement in pest management. However, the frequency of plumbing issues and the history of safety violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges.