339 East 90th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

339 East 90th Street is a 5-story, 24-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, owned by Joseph Cvek and constructed in 1920. The property has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2024, with multiple violations related to building safety and habitability. Most notably, there are currently open Class C violations regarding defective fire exit doors and significant pest infestation, along with water leak issues and broken marble saddle concerns in the basement apartment.

The building has a history of heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints recorded in both December 2022 (entire building) and February 2023 (apartment). Recent inspections in 2025 and 2024 have consistently shown evidence of rat activity, though some inspections have passed in previous years. The property has multiple documented maintenance violations, including issues with fire escape access, stairwell conditions, and various plumbing and sanitation problems.

In August 2024 alone, there were multiple complaints resulting in violations related to paint/plaster issues, gutters, and mold, while earlier violations from 2023 involved flooring problems. The building's documented history shows persistent challenges with maintaining basic habitability standards, though it is worth noting that the building's bedbug reports for the past several years have consistently shown no infestations. Two external low pressure inspection violations from 2023 remain active, indicating possible ongoing compliance issues with building safety systems.