526 East 84th Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

526 East 84th Street is a 5-story, 80-unit Old Law Tenement building located in the Upper East Side. Built in 1920 and currently owned by Amy Wilkerson, the building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns being water-related problems. Most notably, as of late 2024, there were unresolved complaints about slow water leaks and sewage conditions, which HPD was unable to inspect despite being marked as emergencies.

The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, particularly during 2018-2020, with multiple complaints requiring HPD intervention, though most were ultimately resolved or occurred during non-heating seasons. An elevator-related complaint was investigated in 2023 with no violations found, and the building has consistently passed annual Rodent Inspections since 2019, though there were initial complaints about rodent sightings in 2018-2019. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with all annual reports from 2019 through 2024 showing zero instances of infestation.

Regular oversight and compliance checks have been conducted, including two Tenant Safety Inspections in 2021 and 2022 that found no violations. The building experienced some cosmetic maintenance issues in 2020 involving ceiling paint/plaster, which were corrected upon inspection. The most recent permit activity shows issuance of work permits in 2019 and 2020, though the specific nature of the work is not detailed in the available records. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, particularly regarding water and heating systems, recent years show improved conditions with no bedbug problems and consistently passing rodent inspections, though some recent complaints remain unresolved as of 2025.