334 East 96th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128
334 East 96th Street is a 6-story, 30-unit New Law Tenement building located in the Upper East Side, owned by Phipps Affordable, Hdfc and constructed in 1940. The building has experienced recurring water-related issues, with multiple active water leak complaints as of June 2025, specifically three slow leaks reported in June 2025, along with a history of heavy flow leaks in 2024-2025.
There are also persistent maintenance concerns, with open violations as of 2024 requiring removal of encumbrances in the 2nd-story public hall and repairs to the fire escape drop ladder shoe. The building has undergone various inspections and repairs over recent years, including facade work completed in 2019 following an incident in 2018 when ornamental features fell from the third floor. Environmental control board records indicate a critical exterior wall examination report was due in 2024, for which a penalty was imposed.
Rodent activity has been documented in recent inspections, with the most recent showing rat activity in October 2024. The building has maintained a relatively low incidence of bedbug infestations, with only one recorded case in 2020 and none reported in the last several filing periods. Historical maintenance issues have included plumbing problems, unsanitary conditions, and various infractions related to apartment maintenance, particularly concerning Apartment 6A's kitchen and intercom system as documented in 2022 violations.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 30 |
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Year built | 1940 |
Total area | 13884 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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