534 East 88 Street
Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01584-0033Map
Owner of record: Aej 534 East 88th LLC
534 East 88 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 37 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Aej 534 East 88th LLC. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on August 23, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 56
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 434
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 56
- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage bags at basement
Aug 23, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Refit closet door at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at basement
May 7, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2023 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2023 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in laundry room at basement
Sep 5, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at basement
Sep 5, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame at stair leading to 1st story at basement
Sep 5, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at stair leading to 1st story at basement
Sep 5, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5h, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3cd, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 3CD
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5h, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ...defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5h, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling heat pipe at east in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lock and latch set assembly in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain guard in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. fill in holes in wall around brackets and/or rails building front west stack at fire escape, 2nd story
Jul 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles. in the kitchenette located at apt 5h, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 19, 2018 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles. in the bathroom located at apt 5h, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 19, 2018 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .............ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... at public hall, 1st story
Feb 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window sashes top and bottom in the 1st room from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ....east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...at west wall in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective caulking around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall ; area around the window frame in the 1st room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2015 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls. in the 1st room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2015 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2015 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 12
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 19, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 22, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 19, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 16, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 5, 1994
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
Repair motor door provide access
Dec 15, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Work complete as per approved plans related to permit #m08016502-i1-st which expired 4-4-2023 however job was not closed out within 12 mts of expired permit, conduct/file final inspection; close permit
Sep 4, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Class 1 violation issued rope gripper defective not working remedy. repair contact nycdob for re-inspection to restore to service , class 2 violation issued motor room door damaged remedy repair, / motor room d
Jun 28, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
67.x.10 repair two way communication
Aug 21, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
97x17.97-x-10.elevator out of service.restore device to service immediately and notify nyc dob the device has been restored to service by claling 212-393-2435.and email [email protected]
Aug 20, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
42g11.
Aug 29, 2012
Resolve - Class - 3
Occup contrary to that allowed by the cofo noted:@ 2nd flr @apt 2b/1-bedroom apt. class a type w/kitchen & 3pc bathroom is curently occupied100% as an office w/desks computers & storage for "yorkville youth lit
Nov 24, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted demolition of walls and seperating wall ofpartments 1c an 1d remedy:stop all work obtain permits contact dept o f buildings to rescind the stop work order before commencing work
Jan 31, 2005 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
8v1-15l11-16h12-23u16. 15-l-11 not self closing b,1 & 4 floor 16-h-12 1 fl.
Jul 22, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u05.
Mar 14, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46b 46 shorten hoist cables
Oct 3, 1998
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
75m50x56m74o 75-five year test 50-oil leak 56-install pit switch 74-shaftway dirty clean.
Dec 1, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 5H
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 5H
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 5H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close
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- General
Cabinet
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 5H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 5H
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 5H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 5H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 20, 2025 · Apt 5H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 5H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 37
- Building area
- 21,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,035 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1584 / 33
- Assessed value
- $1,964,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #124573, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.
Questions about 534 East 88 Street
Who owns 534 East 88 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Aej 534 East 88th LLC.
Does 534 East 88 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.
Is 534 East 88 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 54% of its 37 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 534 East 88 Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 534 East 88 Street?
It has 37 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.