502 East 89th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

502 East 89th Street is a 5-story, 23-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Rafael Sassouni. The building has recently experienced recurring heating and hot water system issues, with multiple complaints filed throughout 2024-2025, including an unresolved slow water leak reported in May 2025. Between March and December 2023, there were several documented instances of inadequate heat and hot water affecting the entire building, though some complaints were closed without access being gained for proper inspection.

The building has also encountered maintenance challenges, with safety violations issued in December 2024 for defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, as well as excessively hot water temperatures exceeding 130 degrees in Apartment 4C. The boiler system appears to have had issues requiring attention, as indicated by multiple complaints in early 2023 and an Environmental Control Board violation regarding leaks and exposed wiring. The property has maintained a good record regarding pest control, with bedbug reports showing no infestations or re-infestations since 2019, and rodent inspections consistently passing since 2014, with bait application noted in 2014.

Earlier violations from 2018 were addressed, including repairs to fire escape components and various plumbing issues in different apartments. While the building's age presents typical maintenance challenges, the recent pattern of heating system problems and water-related issues suggests ongoing infrastructure concerns that require attention. The property has generally responded appropriately to most violations and complaints, with multiple issues being resolved or closed, though some recent complaints remain open as of the most current data.