215 East 88th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

215 East 88th Street is a five-story, 20-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Charles Epstein. The property has experienced recurring issues with pests and maintenance concerns over the past few years, most notably rodent activity, with the most recent rat sighting reported in March 2025 resulting in health department violations.

The building has undergone several inspections for rodent activity between 2020 and 2025, with initial rat activity noted in March 2025, though compliance inspections in April and May 2025 showed passed results. In terms of maintenance issues, there have been multiple plumbing-related complaints in 2023 (including radiator and steam pipe/riser problems), a general bell/intercom issue in late 2022, and a ceiling paint/plaster problem in August 2022, though all these complaints were closed without violations being issued. The building's safety features have been a concern, with two Class C violations issued in December 2024 regarding self-closing door mechanisms at the building's front entrance and vestibule doors on the first story.

The property has maintained an active record of bedbug reporting, with only one incident of infestation reported in 2022, which was promptly addressed. While the building has had recurring pest control issues, particularly with rodents showing up in multiple inspections, the frequency of passed inspections suggests some level of responsive maintenance. The Department of Buildings records show permits were issued in 2020-2021, though the specific nature of the work is not detailed in the provided data.