443 East 88th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128
The six-story, 25-unit building at 443 East 88th Street in Manhattan's Upper East Side neighborhood, owned by 443 E 88th Partners LLC, has been experiencing numerous maintenance issues and violations over the past year. Most recently, in May 2025, there were emergency complaints regarding both plumbing issues with the bathtub/shower and mold problems, though HPD was unable to complete inspections for these complaints. The building has ongoing concerns with unsanitary conditions, particularly relating to garbage/recycling storage, with an open complaint from April 2025 and previous complaints from October 2024 also showing as open. There are also significant issues with lead dust and construction-related problems in 2025, with complaints filed in May 2025 regarding dust from construction and lead dust in common areas still pending resolution as of mid-2025.
The building's history includes several concerning patterns, particularly around heating and rodent issues. In January 2025, there was a complaint about no heat or hot water for the entire building, though this was resolved when the service was restored. There have been multiple rodent-related complaints and inspections throughout 2024-2025, with several showing rat activity and bait applied. Two violations from 2020 regarding construction work not conforming to approved plans were issued against "ANDREW CONSTRUCTION SERVICES" with a penalty of $2,500 each, though the current balance due is noted as $0.
The building has maintained a consistent record of submitting bedbug reports showing zero infested units between 2019 and 2025, indicating successful management of this pest issue. The property has shown regular permit activity, with multiple permits issued between 2018 and 2021 for various work types, primarily related to electrical and construction work. Between 2024-2025, there have been several complaints regarding work without proper permits, though many resulted in no violation being warranted upon inspection. There have also been multiple inspections regarding rodent activity, with bait being applied regularly throughout 2024-2025 on multiple occasions between January and June 2025, suggesting ongoing efforts to address the rodent problem.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 25 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 16244 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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