305 East 88th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

305 East 88th Street is a 6-story, 90-unit apartment building constructed in 1929 and currently owned by Ira Dorfman. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent concerns including an open emergency electrical lighting issue reported in June 2025, and a paint/plaster issue from March 2023 that was subsequently inspected and resulted in multiple violations in apartment 1F. This 2023 inspection revealed problems including water leaks, as well as infestations of roaches and mice in apartment 1F, though these violations were certified as resolved by April 2023.

A heat and hot water emergency in January 2022 was resolved shortly after reporting. The building's maintenance history shows some persistent issues, particularly in apartment 4D where multiple violations from 2003 remain open, including problems with plaster surfaces, water leaks, and plumbing fixtures. There was also a hoist motor and brake system violation in 2021 that was resolved.

On a positive note, the building has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestation reports in recent years, and recent rodent inspections (most recently in September 2024) have generally passed, with only one instance requiring bait application in February 2023. Two permits were issued in 2019 for work on the building, though specific details of the work were not provided in the records. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, the most recent bedbug and rodent control reports suggest improvements in pest management, and the property has generally addressed urgent heating and water issues when they arise.