88 Morningside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10027

88 Morningside Drive, a 16-story, 285-unit apartment building constructed in 1925 and currently owned by David Greenberg, has experienced recurring heating and plumbing issues over the past several years. Most notably, there has been a pattern of heat and hot water complaints, with five reports of system failures affecting the entire building between October 2022 and December 2022, and a more recent complaint in February 2025. While most of these incidents were resolved without violations being issued, they indicate an ongoing concern with building systems.

The building also faced significant challenges in 2020-2021, including multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to facade maintenance, with active violations from 2020 mentioning inadequate A/C unit support and exterior building defects, resulting in penalties totaling $2,750.00. There was also a concerning incident in 2021 regarding occupancy matters, with complaints about three-bedroom Class A apartments allegedly present on the 16th floor not covered by the existing certificate of occupancy. The property has maintained reasonable compliance with building codes in recent years, including passing multiple rodent inspections in 2022-2025 and showing no bedbug infestations in the most recent annual report for 2023-2024.

The building underwent various emergency repairs in 2019 related to plumbing issues involving steam pipes, risers, and radiators, though no violations were issued. Between 2019 and 2021, there were several construction-related violations involving temporary scaffolding and safety compliance issues, all of which were eventually resolved. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to code requirements, with various work permits issued in 2020 for exterior maintenance and repairs, though there were periods of access denial during inspections, as noted in several complaint resolution descriptions. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges over the years, recent inspections and reports suggest some improvement in overall building conditions, particularly regarding pest control and basic maintenance compliance.