235 East 84th Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

235 East 84th Street is a 6-story, 38-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Kenneth Kahn. The property has experienced significant building system issues in recent years, particularly in late 2024, with multiple complaints regarding heat/hot water systems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. There have also been recurring electrical problems, including lighting failures and no lighting situations, as well as plumbing issues involving bathtubs/showers.

Most concerningly, there are open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2023-2024 in Apartment 16 related to pest infestation (cockroaches), maintenance of water supply pipes, interior painting requirements, and floor repairs. The building has also experienced multiple failed inspection attempts for various complaints between 2022-2024, suggesting challenges with access for building inspections. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections between 2022-2025, with most showing passed results and occasional bait application needed in 2023.

Bedbug inspections have consistently shown no evidence of infestation since 2019. A notable recent violation (active as of December 2024) pertains to the failure to display required energy efficiency information. While the building has faced multiple code violations and service requests, it's worth noting that many recent HPD inspections, including those for heat/hot water and electrical issues, found no violations of housing laws, though this does not eliminate the concerns about the frequency and nature of these complaints. The building's systems appear to require ongoing maintenance and attention, with particular attention needed for the building's heating, electrical, and plumbing systems based on recent complaint history.