511 East 87th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128
The 20-unit, 5-story residential building at 511 East 87th Street, built in 1910 and owned by Fotini Livanos, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in late 2024, there were two serious incidents involving power outages and loss of heat/hot water affecting the entire building, with inspections unable to fully verify conditions at the time. The building has a concerning pattern of heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints recorded in 2023-2024.
Additional problems have emerged in 2024, including multiple indoor air quality complaints and emergency violations related to door and window maintenance. The building's recent history shows repeated access issues during inspections, particularly regarding complaints about electrical wiring, illegal conversion, and certificate of occupancy concerns between 2022-2024. The property has documented various environmental and safety concerns, including an Environmental Control Board violation in 2022 for obstructed fire escape egress, and multiple building system violations in 2019 regarding occupancy contrary to certificate records.
Rodent inspections show mixed results, with several failures recorded between 2017-2022, though the most recent inspections in 2021-2022 indicated passed results. The building has shown compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2019-2024, with no reported infestations during these periods. Multiple emergency violations regarding door maintenance and building access have been recorded, with some classified as "Open" as of 2024. The property's maintenance pattern suggests ongoing challenges with building systems, accessibility for inspections, and prompt resolution of identified violations, though many recent violations have been closed following inspection or correction notices.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 20 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 9060 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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