421 East 80th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

The 5-story, 20-unit tenement building at 421 East 80th Street, built in 1925 and currently owned by Moti Haber, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues throughout 2025, particularly concerning heating and plumbing systems. Most notably, there was a recurring pattern of heat and hot water complaints between February and April 2025, with multiple reports indicating inadequate service across various apartments and in the entire building. In April 2025, two more incidents were reported involving a door frame issue and problems with a bathtub/shower.

An important safety violation was recorded in October 2024 regarding defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 1B, though the building was certified to have corrected these issues by December 2024. The building underwent several inspections in late 2023-early 2024, with violations issued for tenant safety concerns, including inadequate tenant protection plans and construction safety issues, leading to penalties totaling $15,375. More recent inspections in early 2025 detected rat activity within the building, with inspections in March showing ongoing pest control efforts.

The building's maintenance history shows some improvements in specific areas, such as plumbing repairs completed in 2025, though the pattern of recurring heating system failures suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges. The property has maintained an active bedbug report history from 2019 through 2023, though all reports indicate zero infested units during the past five reporting periods. Compliance with housing maintenance codes has been mixed, with several violations requiring correction, particularly in late 2023 and early 2024. Recent service requests and inspections indicate the building continues to experience challenges with basic services and infrastructure systems, warranting close monitoring of ongoing maintenance practices.