219 East 88th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

The 20-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 219 East 88th Street in the Upper East Side, owned by Jason Glick, has experienced ongoing pest and maintenance challenges since records began. Most notably, there has been a persistent rodent issue, with recent activity documented in 2025 showing both rat sightings and violations found by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).

The building has undergone several rodent inspections, with mixed results including findings of rat activity and periods requiring bait application in early 2023. Plumbing issues have also been a concern, with a recent bathtub/shower problem reported in October 2024 requiring HPD intervention, following similar maintenance needs in 2018. The building's gas system has required multiple emergency interventions, particularly in September 2018 when multiple complaints were filed, and specific violations were recorded regarding gas supply to the range in Apartment 4A.

Bedbug reports indicate a fluctuating history of infestations, with the most recent filings in 2024-2025 showing no current infestations, though previous years (notably 2021 and 2022) documented multiple affected units with confirmed eradications. The building has passed recent rodent inspections as of May 2025, though this follows a pattern of alternating compliance and non-compliance with health regulations. Historical data shows the building was constructed in 1920 and has maintained an active status under the Old Law Tenement classification.