220 East 86th Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

220 East 86th Street is a 5-story, 42-unit residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Trudy Swaby. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, particularly related to heat and hot water during winter 2024-2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between January and February 2025. The building has an ongoing rodent problem, evidenced by multiple Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) complaints in 2025 regarding food establishments and rodent sightings, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 confirming bait application.

Health-related concerns have persisted, including four DOHMH complaints in June 2025 regarding potential food establishment violations. Significant maintenance violations have been documented in recent years, particularly in apartment 12A during 2023, including issues with doors, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, bathroom conditions, and water leaks. The building underwent some unauthorized renovation work in 2020 in apartment #3, involving electrical, plumbing, and construction modifications, which resulted in multiple violations.

Safety concerns have been addressed through various inspections and repairs, including a July 2025 rodent inspection where bait was applied. The property has maintained a regular schedule of bedbug reporting between 2020-2025, consistently indicating zero infested units. While some violations have been successfully resolved, several remain active, including a 2021 elevator-related issue with door lock monitoring that appears to be ongoing. Recent inspections suggest continued efforts to address rodent activity, though this remains an area of concern for the building.