2288 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

The five-story, eight-unit building at 2288 2nd Avenue in East Harlem, owned by Eth Nep Lp, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems over the past two years, with documented complaints in May 2025, October 2024, and several incidents in February 2025. The building also faced challenges with water-related issues, including leaks and mold, particularly affecting apartment 4A, which has multiple active and closed violations related to water leaks, mold, and window conditions dating from 2019 through 2024.

While the property has shown consistent attention to pest control, as evidenced by annual bedbug reporting showing zero infestations from 2021 onwards, there was an open rodent-related violation in 2018, though subsequent inspections have consistently passed from 2019 to 2025. Recent inspections of the building have revealed persistent infrastructure concerns, including two active DOB violations from 2023 regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections.

The property has had repeated emergency complaints in 2025 alone, including multiple heat/hot water issues across different complaint types, and various door/window-related problems. While many service requests have been closed with inspections showing either no violations or completion of repairs, the pattern of recurring heat, water, and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems that affect resident comfort and safety. The building was constructed in 1947 and operates under Old Law Tenement regulations, which dictate specific maintenance and repair requirements for these older structures.