229 East 87th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

229 East 87th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Frank Gabor. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, most notably a heat/hot water crisis in January 2022 that affected the entire building, leading to multiple complaints to HPD and the Department of Buildings.

An inspection on February 3, 2022, revealed a defective boiler system, resulting in a violation for unregistered Weil McLain LGB-6 steam boiler in the basement and a penalty of $655, though this violation was subsequently resolved. The building has a recurring history of bedbug infestations, with recent reports showing one infested unit in the 2022-2023 period, though no infestations reported in the most recent 2023-2024 period, marking the first apparent reduction in infestation rates since 2020.

Rodent inspections show an improvement in conditions, with the most recent three inspections (2025, 2024, and 2023) all passing, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in January 2022. The property underwent some improvements in 2019, evidenced by the issuance of work permits for plumbing and electrical work. While the building has experienced notable challenges with pests and heating systems, recent inspections show improved conditions regarding both rodent and bedbug issues, suggesting some progress in building maintenance and pest control practices.