252 East 89th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

The 5-story, 18-unit tenement building at 252 East 89th Street, owned by Jesse Frankel, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably including two separate cooking gas-related complaints in late 2024, one of which was closed due to lack of access for inspection. There were also pest-related complaints in September 2024 that encountered similar access issues.

The building faced substantial heat and hot water problems in February 2020 that affected the entire structure, though reports indicated the issues were resolved shortly after inspection. A rat sighting was reported and investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in October 2021, with no violations found. Despite these incidents, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2019 through 2024 showing zero infested units, and recent rodent inspections from 2019 through 2025 consistently passing inspection.

In 2020, there was a complaint regarding an inadequately maintained sidewalk shed that was investigated but found to have no violations. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues, most recent inspections and reports suggest improvements, though the recent cooking gas and pest complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age (constructed in 1920) and classification as an "OLD LAW TENEMENT" are typical for this type of Upper East Side property.