407 East 88th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

The five-story, 20-unit tenement building at 407 East 88th Street, owned by Raquel Concepcion, has been experiencing recurring maintenance and sanitation issues since 2021. Most recently, in September 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding paint and plaster conditions on walls and ceilings, as well as pest-related problems, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions.

The building has demonstrated a persistent rodent problem, with rat activity recorded in inspections throughout 2023 and 2024, though it passed its most recent inspection in October 2024. Earlier issues from 2021 included violations in apartment 5C related to bathroom mold, grout repairs, and various floor conditions, which were subsequently addressed and certified as corrected in 2023. The property has shown some progress in addressing its problems, with an active bedbug management program reporting zero infestations in the past three years (2022-2025).

However, there remain open violations from 2021 regarding building-wide safety and maintenance requirements, including gas leak notice postings and certain mold remediation protocols. Earlier issues included an emergency heat and hot water complaint in 2020 and multiple flooring/stair complaints in 2021, though these were resolved without violations being found upon inspection. The building's compliance history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly concerning sanitation and interior upkeep, though some improvements have been made in recent years.