440 East 88th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

440 East 88th Street is an 8-story, 35-unit residential building constructed in 1929 and currently owned by Rose Caiola. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably involving heat and hot water systems. There were three heat/hot water-related complaints in late 2022 (November and December) that affected the entire building, with reports indicating the systems were eventually restored, though emergency complaints were filed.

The building is currently facing an active complaint (as of June 2025) regarding construction lead dust affecting residents, reported to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Earlier issues from 2021 included multiple emergency complaints related to electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance problems, all of which were resolved. More recent building-wide concerns include a 2024 facade safety notification (LL11/98) issued by the Department of Buildings, and two active violations from 2023 related to the FISP Cycle 9B reporting requirements.

The building has maintained a good record regarding pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the last three annual filings (2021-2024), and regular rodent inspections have shown consistent passing results since at least 2017. The property has also had some isolated maintenance issues, including illegal after-hours work reported in 2024, though no violations were found upon inspection. While the building has experienced several maintenance challenges, particularly with its heating systems, many of these issues have been addressed through the proper channels, and the building appears to be actively working to resolve its most recent complaints and violations.