501 East 82nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

501 East 82nd Street is a 4-story, 6-unit old law tenement building located on the Upper East Side, built in 1890 and currently owned by Peter Giaimo. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, particularly evident from multiple complaints in 2021, 2024, and most recently in March 2025, which remain concerning as they affect the entire building.

The property has also faced various maintenance challenges, including a cluster of complaints in March 2023 related to flooring, plumbing, mold, and water leakage, though no violations were issued from these inspections. More seriously, a January 2024 inspection revealed multiple violations in apartment 2W, including issues with the heating system, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector, and fire escape obstructions, though some of these were later marked as closed. Recent monitoring has shown persistent rodent activity, with multiple baiting treatments and compliance inspections throughout 2025 indicating an ongoing pest control challenge.

The building's violation history includes significant issues from 2021, such as a dangerous loose decorative corner stone noted at approximately 25 feet above sidewalk level, with active Environmental Control Board violations from June 2021 carrying $6,250 penalties related to building maintenance non-compliance. The most recent maintenance concerns include an open unsanitary condition regarding garbage/recycling storage from June 2025. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestation over the past five years, with zero reported cases.