238 East 89th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128
238 East 89th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, built in 1967 and currently owned by Martin Hollander. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent complaints in 2024-2025 centering around rodent activity and pest control challenges.
Notably, there were three pest-related complaints in 2024-2025 alone, with the latest complaint in October 2024 being closed due to lack of access for inspection. The building has a documented history of sanitation concerns, particularly regarding garbage and recycling storage, with multiple complaints filed between 2020 and 2024 where violations were either issued or conditions investigated. The property has faced several notable maintenance challenges, including water leaks (February 2023), fire escape safety concerns (May 2022), and a heat/hot water issue (November 2021) - though in each case, inspections did not result in violations being issued.
A more serious violation occurred in 2020 related to obstructed egress pathways, where a refrigerator and recycling bins were found blocking exit routes, resulting in a $1,250 penalty that remains active. The building's maintenance history shows regular pest management activities, with multiple rodent bait applications and inspections throughout 2022-2025, though a rat activity result was noted in May 2025. While the building has maintained active compliance with bedbug reporting requirements (2020-2024), the persistence of various maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 20 |
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Year built | 1967 |
Total area | 9350 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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