436 East 89th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

The 5-story, 40-unit tenement building at 436 East 89th Street, owned by Ahron Freidus, has experienced persistent maintenance issues since at least 2022. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of heat and hot water complaints, particularly during the winter months of 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, with multiple emergency complaints filed for the entire building. Recent concerns include a rodent sighting report in June 2025 that resulted in health department violations, and a mold complaint in April 2024 that required a correction notice to the owner.

The building has also faced various violations related to building safety and sanitary conditions between 2022-2023, including issues with pest infestations, unsanitary garbage storage, and maintenance violations. Notable repairs were required for Unit 2B, including addressing rodent infestation, mold, and missing smoke/carbon monoxide detectors in 2023. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections from 2020 to 2025, with mixed results, though most recent inspections in 2023-2024 showed passing results. The building's Department of Buildings history reveals some compliance issues from 2019, including matters related to illegal hotel rooms and special operations compliance inspections.

Four Environmental Control Board violations were issued in January 2020 concerning failure to comply with commissioners' orders and work performed without permits, though these were ultimately dismissed. The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting history from 2020 through 2024, with no reported infestations or required treatments during these periods. While many violations have been closed and addressed, the recurring nature of heat, water, and pest-related complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent rodent inspection in July 2025 resulted in a "Failed for Other Reasons" designation, indicating continued challenges with pest control.