535 East 87th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

The five-story, 15-unit tenement building at 535 East 87th Street, owned by Paul Verni and constructed in 1910, has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2025, with particular concerns around pest control and sanitation. Most recently, in June 2025, there were reports of unsanitary conditions involving pests, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. The building has also faced challenges with the heat and hot water system, receiving multiple complaints in April 2025, though inspections were again hampered by access issues.

In May 2025, violations were issued related to paint and plaster conditions, with multiple such complaints being recorded. An open complaint regarding garbage/recycling storage from April 2025 remains unresolved. The building's violation history from late 2024 shows several issues requiring attention, including a self-closing door problem at the first story, violations related to public hall wall conditions on multiple floors, and maintenance concerns about fire retardant materials.

Of particular note is a Class C violation issued in October 2024 for a roach infestation in apartment 5A, which was certified for correction in November 2024. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free record since 2019, as demonstrated by consistent reporting of "0" infested units, there have been intermittent rodent activity reports between 2018-2022, with rat activity noted in August 2021. Recent building improvements include an electrical lighting system repair completed in April 2025, demonstrating some responsiveness to maintenance needs.