530 East 90th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

530 East 90th Street, also known as Gracie Gardens, is a 6-story, 68-unit Class A multiple dwelling building constructed in 1942, currently owned by Lawrence Kaye. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly during 2019, when there was a cluster of complaints about unsanitary conditions, including multiple reports of pest infestations (six separate complaints) and issues with indoor air quality, ventilation systems, and mold. These problems were generally addressed through inspections that resulted in no violations being issued.

More recently, as of 2024-2025, there has been one reported case of bedbug infestation, though records indicate proper eradication procedures were followed. The building has several outstanding safety and maintenance violations from 2019 that remain unresolved, including issues related to required signage for smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and gas leak procedures, as well as problems with electrical outlet covers in common areas. There are also two active violations regarding construction work in the rear courtyard and installation of dryer vents from 2018 that carry significant penalties.

The property has experienced mechanical issues, with multiple boiler-related complaints between 2019-2020, though inspections typically found no violations. A significant number of 311 service requests were made during 2018-2019, most of which were closed without violations being found, but there is a notable pattern of air quality issues, particularly involving chemical vapors and odors. Despite these challenges, regular rodent inspections have consistently passed since 2010, indicating effective pest control management, and the building has shown compliance with recent Local Law 188/17 inspections.