512 East 80th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

The 6-story, 28-unit building at 512 East 80th Street in the Upper East Side, owned by Henry Moses and built in 1910, has experienced several concerning issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water service throughout the building, with multiple emergency complaints filed in early 2025 (February 5-6) and late 2024 (December), though inspections were often unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

Other significant concerns include multiple instances of mold (January 2025, December 2024), an emergency complaint about ceiling paint/plaster issues (January 2025), and a January 2025 complaint regarding building shaking/vibration that was investigated by the Department of Buildings. In 2023-2024, three Class C violations were issued for defective self-closing doors at various building entrances, including the front entrance and roof bulkheads, with two Class A violations remaining open regarding roof door refitting requirements. The building's history also reveals structural and maintenance concerns, including a currently active ECB violation (2024) regarding exterior flue pipe compliance with mechanical code requirements.

There were reports of brick facade disrepair observed during a 2021 inspection, and a recent DOB violation (January 2025) regarding fallen wallboard and wood rot/water marks in Apartment 9's ceiling. While the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements (no infestations reported from 2021-2025), there were periods of rodent activity in 2015-2016 requiring bait application and inspections, though more recent rodent inspections from 2017 onward have generally passed. The building's heating system access violations (2024) and recurring water service issues remain particularly concerning aspects of the building's recent history.