525 East 88th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

The five-story, 39-unit tenement building at 525 East 88th Street, owned by Isidoros Sfikas and constructed in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2025, there was a sewage odor complaint related to indoor air quality. The building underwent a series of inspections and complaints in August 2024 that revealed multiple violations, primarily concentrating on Unit 1A.

These included issues with paint/plaster conditions on walls and ceilings, water leaks, and unsanitary conditions involving pests and mold, with several violations categorized as emergency-level problems. Notably, there is an open violation as of August 2024 regarding a mice infestation in Apartment 1A, though this was certified for correction in July 2025. Additionally, there was a plumbing issue involving a sink basin, though no violations were found. The building's elevator system has had documented problems, particularly in 2018 when it was noted to be the only device serving the building.

An Emergency Control Board violation was issued with a penalty for creating a hazardous condition when the only elevator was found out of service. Infrastructure concerns were also raised in 2024 with a complaint about building shaking/vibration, though no violations were warranted following inspection. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges, recent bedbug and rodent inspections show no current infestations, with the property passing rodent inspections consistently from 2016 through 2021, though there was one failure recorded in 2015. The property maintains regular bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations in the most recent five reporting periods, indicating improved pest management.