227 East 89th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128
227 East 89th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Ivan Villarruel. The building has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over the past several years, with particularly notable issues between 2019 and 2020 including multiple reports of unsanitary conditions, pests, and plumbing problems, particularly concerning water supply issues.
More recent records from 2023-2024 show ongoing concerns with building safety systems, including violations related to self-closing doors at building entrances and vestibules, and an open violation regarding an air conditioning unit obstructing a fire escape window in apartment 2A. The building's boiler system has also been problematic, with multiple complaints in early 2025 regarding defective/inoperative equipment, though inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct proper evaluations. The property has maintained its compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 through 2024, with all reports indicating zero infested units.
Recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passed, though there were periods of rat activity noted in 2022 and 2019 inspections. The building has had multiple violations of the Housing Maintenance Code, including a C-class violation in July 2023 regarding an air conditioning unit blocking a fire escape window, and recurring A-class violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements. While some historical problems appear to have been addressed, such as plumbing and pest issues from 2019-2020, there remain ongoing concerns about building systems and safety features that require attention.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 20 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 10465 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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