445 East 83rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

The five-story, ten-unit building at 445 East 83rd Street on the Upper East Side, owned by Jeff Pisano, has been experiencing persistent moisture-related issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple reports of water leaks and damp spots. As of April 2025, there are currently two active complaints regarding damp spots, and three similar complaints were reported and closed earlier this year, including both slow and damp leaks.

The building had a heat and hot water emergency situation affecting all units in November 2021, though this was reportedly resolved quickly. Inspection records from late 2021 revealed several building maintenance issues requiring attention, including problems with vinyl tile flooring, fire retardant material, and wall paint in the first-story public hall, all of which were subsequently addressed. The building's history shows regular rodent control measures being implemented, particularly in late 2022 when multiple bait applications were conducted between September and December.

However, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conducted inspections in 2022 and 2021 without finding any violations related to rodent conditions. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2019 through 2024 showing zero infested units or related issues. While the building is over 110 years old, the recent and ongoing water-related complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, though it's worth noting that no violations were issued during recent HPD inspections of reported conditions.