2 East 98th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029
This 15-story New Law tenement building, located at 2 East 98th Street in East Harlem and owned by Declan Bracken, was constructed in 1926 and contains 54 units. The building has undergone several significant construction-related events between 2018 and 2021, including multiple Stop Work Orders and Construction Safety Compliance Actions, most notably in October 2021 when the Department of Buildings issued a violation related to unsafe scaffold usage that resulted in a $2,500 penalty.
Elevator safety has been a recurring issue, with violations in May 2021 regarding expired brake tags and maintenance requirements, though these were resolved with no remaining balance due. The building's maintenance history has shown some concerning patterns, particularly in 2019-2020 when there were complaints about building vibrations and multiple construction safety violations.
However, more recent records from 2022-2025 indicate improved conditions, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past seven monitoring periods (2019-2025), and rodent inspections in 2024 showing both "Rat Activity" and "Bait Applied" results, though recent 2025 inspections have passed. The building has also faced several regulatory violations that were ultimately dismissed or resolved, including issues related to energy efficiency score display and construction permit compliance. The most recent bedbug reports for 2024 and 2025 indicate zero infested units, and recent rodent inspections show improved compliance, though some rodent activity was noted in 2024.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 54 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1926 |
| Total area | 155979 sq ft |
| Floors | 15 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 1165 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029
- 2 East 98th St, New York, NY 10029
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