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444 East 88 Street · Manhattan · BBL 1015670030 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP0
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 100% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 0. In ZIP 10128, 84% of residential buildings hold an A and 1% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
B
C

Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

6 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Sidewalk Condition (2) · Missed Collection (2) · Lead (1) · Animal (1).

Filed construction activity

$70,500 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (1 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1920)
YesSix or more residential units (17)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)SGRC 444 LLC
Head officerROSE CAIOLA
Managing agentBETTINA EQUITIES MANAGEMENT LLC
Last registered2025-09-13

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$2,468,000 $1,110,600
2026$2,780,000 $1,251,000
2027$3,079,000 $1,385,550

The city's market estimate has risen 25% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Hurricane evacuation zone 6 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

Subway86 St — Q · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: York Av / E 88 St — M31 · 150 ft
Citi BikeE 89 St & York Ave · 350 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: Yorkville Community School
Middle: J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

444 East 88 Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

6 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

The landlord's report card

Managed by BETTINA EQUITIES MANAGEMENT LLC — 43 buildings, 1,737 units. Grades across the portfolio: A41 · B2. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
321 West 54 Street MN109 A
241 East 86 Street MN106 A
228 East 86 Street MN105 A
1588 3 Avenue MN96 A
88 East 4 Street MN85 A
245 East 84 Street MN82 A
75 5 Avenue MN72 A
353 East 78 Street MN65 A
70 East 12 Street MN57 A
230 East 85 Street MN55 A
359 East 62 Street MN55 A
151 Lexington Avenue MN53 A
169 East 91 Street MN53 A
105 Lexington Avenue MN50 A
423 East 90 Street MN49 A
317 East 91 Street MN38 A
427 East 76 Street MN35 A
440 East 88 Street MN35 A
128 East 85 Street MN35 A
334 East 74 Street MN35 A
1480 1 Avenue MN34 A
327 East 34 Street MN29 A
312 East 92 Street MN28 A
254 East 10 Street MN25 A
104 East 31 Street MN24 A
516 East 86 Street MN24 A
213 East 73 Street MN24 A
211 East 73 Street MN24 A
157 East 85 Street MN23 A
1743 1 Avenue MN23 A
315 East 85 Street MN22 A
320 East 9 Street MN22 B
317 East 85 Street MN21 A
425 East 77 Street MN20 A
434 East 84 Street MN20 A
321 East 91 Street MN19 B
74 Irving Place MN18 A
444 East 88 Street MN17 A
336 East 82 Street MN17 A
421 East 76 Street MN12 A
404 East 80 Street MN10 A
66 2 Avenue MN7 A
1512 Crosby Avenue BX4 A

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $900,000 on 1983-09-12 (lender: European Amer Bk&trco.). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2022-01-18RPTT&RET $149,071,234 — from CAIOLA-MUSACCHIA, ROSEMARIE; TRISTAR EQUITIES HOLDINGS, LLC; CAIOLA, MARIA; CAIOLA, BENNY to ROFAM, LLC; BEFAM, LLC; MARFAM, LLC $149,071,234
1983-09-12Mortgage $900,000 — from SECOND GENERATION ETC. to EUROPEAN AMER BK&TRCO. $900,000
1983-09-12Agreement $900,000 — from SECOND GENERATION ETC. to EUROPEAN AMER.BK&TRCO. $900,000
1983-04-04Mortgage $1,200,000 — from SECOND GENERATN RLTYCO to STERLING NTL BK&TR CO/NY $1,200,000

Ten-year activity

1050
2017
2018
8
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearConstructionHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
201701012
201800011
201922228
202002002
202104004
202202125
202303014
202404015
202503014
202601012
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The last 12 months — 3 records

DateRecord
2026-06-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-03-31311: Animal-Abuse — Neglected
2025-12-11Bedbug filing: 0 infested units

The full timeline

2026
2026-06-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-03-31311: Animal-Abuse — Neglected
2025
2025-12-11Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-09-29311: Missed Collection — Compost
2025-08-24311: Missed Collection — Compost
2025-08-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2024
2024-12-13Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-11-19311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2024-10-01Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-05-14311: Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Violation
2024-03-26311: Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Violation
2023
2023-12-27Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-10-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-05-15311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2023-05-15311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2022
2022-12-18Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-09-02Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-03-15311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2022-01-18RPTT&RET $149,071,234 — from CAIOLA-MUSACCHIA, ROSEMARIE; TRISTAR EQUITIES HOLDINGS, LLC; CAIOLA, MARIA; CAIOLA, BENNY to ROFAM, LLC; BEFAM, LLC; MARFAM, LLC$149,071,234
2022-01-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2021
2021-12-29Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-10-14311: Sidewalk Condition — Broken Sidewalk
2021-06-25311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-02-11Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020
2020-05-17311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-04-23311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019
2019-12-12Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019-12-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-08-14CORRD — from SECOND GENERATION REALTY COMPANY, LLC to SGRC 444 LLC
2019-07-11Deed — from SECOND GENERATION REALTY COMPANY, LLC to SGRC 444 LLC
2019-04-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-02-26Permit EW — ISSUED
2019-02-14Job filed: INSTALLATION OF FIVE(5) AIR COOLED CONDENSING UNITS ON THE ROOF EACH SERVING 1 OF THE 5 FLOORS. UNITS ARE TO BE RECONNECTED TO EXISTING REFRIGERANT LI$70,500
2019-01-18Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2018
2018-06-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2017
2017-11-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-08-23311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2016
2016-12-04311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2016-10-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-08-08311: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2016-08-08Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2015
2015-10-01HPD class I: SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THER
2015-02-03Rodent inspection: Passed
2015-01-13Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2013
2013-09-30311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2013-06-21311: General Construction/Plumbing — Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
2013-06-21DOB complaint, category ?
2013-04-17FDNY inspection (SPECIAL-OTH)
2013-04-15311: Street Condition — Blocked - Construction
2013-04-10FDNY inspection (SPECIAL-OTH)
2013-03-25Permit EQ — ISSUED
2013-02-27311: Air Quality — Air: Dust, Construction/Demolition (AE4)
2013-01-02Rodent inspection: Passed
2012
2012-12-19Permit EW — RE-ISSUED
2012-12-10311: Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents
2012-12-10DOB complaint, category ?
2012-10-16Job filed: FILING FOR STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDING REINFORCEMENT OF EXISTING JOISTS, REPLACEMENT OF JOISTS, ROOF, FLOOR FRAMING AND NEW STEEL STAIR WITH CONCRETE PA$500,000
2012-09-25Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-09-14HPD litigation: Comprehensive
2012-08-27Job filed: FILING FOR EMERGENCY TEMPORARY SHORTING & BRACING DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE AT AN EXISTING RESIDNETIAL BUILDING AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO C$28,000
2012-08-13311: General Construction/Plumbing — Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
2012-08-13DOB complaint, category ?
2012-07-24311: BEST/Site Safety — Demolition - Unsafe
2012-07-24DOB complaint, category ?
2012-07-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-07-10311: BEST/Site Safety — Demolition - Unsafe
2012-07-10DOB complaint, category ?
2012-07-06Vacate order: Fire Damage (17 units)
2012-07-05HPD class I: SECTION 27-2089 ADM CODE THE PREMISES HAVE BEEN VACATED BY AN ORDER OF THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED EXCEPT FOR CARETAKER UNTIL A
2012-06-22Permit EQ — ISSUED
2012-06-21Job filed: INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2012-06-21Job filed: INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2012-06-20Permit EQ — ISSUED
2012-06-20Permit EQ — ISSUED
2012-06-20Job filed: INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2012-06-20Job filed: INSTALLATION OF DEBRIS CHUTE AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2012-06-20Job filed: INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2012-06-18HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT
2012-06-18HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2n
2012-06-18HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT
2012-06-18HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT LLC, 2nd APARTMEN
2012-06-18HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1s
2012-06-18HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT
2012-06-18HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT
2012-06-18HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT
2012-06-18HPD class A: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDED MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th
2012-06-18HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDED MATERIAL AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 2
2012-06-18HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDED MATERIAL AT CEILING AND EAST WALL AT PU
2012-06-18HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS AT SKYLIGHT AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY
2012-06-14311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
2012-06-14DOB complaint, category ?
2012-06-14DOB violation C:
2012-06-09311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2012-04-02311: General Construction/Plumbing — Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport - Illegal
2012-04-02DOB complaint, category ?
2012-03-01311: Recycling Enforcement — ER1 Resident Recyc. (Owner/Manager
2011
2011-11-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-11-02Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2010
2010-11-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-10-28311: Dirty Conditions — E1 Improper Disposal
2008
2008-09-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-09-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-08-22Job filed: INSTALL NEW EXTERIOR 4-TON DAIKEN AIR COOLED CONDENSING UNIT AT REAR YARD & FOUR NEW 1-TON DAIKEN WALL MOUNTED DUCTLESS UNITS (ONE AT EACH APARTME$22,500
2008-08-22Job filed: INSTALL NEW EXTERIOR 4-TON DAIKEN AIR COOLED CONDENSING UNIT AT REAR YARD & FOUR NEW 1-TON DAIKEN WALL MOUNTED DUCTLESS UNITS (ONE AT EACH APARTME$22,500
2008-07-31DOB violation C:
2008-07-14DOB complaint, category ?
2008-07-10DOB complaint, category ?
2008-07-10DOB complaint, category ?
2008-05-12Permit AL — ISSUED
2008-04-25Job filed: REPLACE / REPAIR CONCRETE AT REAR YARD. REPLACE EXTERIOR DOOR AT APARTMENT LL-B WITH NEW. NEW EXTERIOR DOOR AT APARTMENT LL-C. REMOVAL OF NON-LOAD $5,000
2008-04-25Job filed: REPLACE / REPAIR CONCRETE AT REAR YARD. REPLACE EXTERIOR DOOR AT APARTMENT LL-B WITH NEW. NEW EXTERIOR DOOR AT APARTMENT LL-C. REMOVAL OF NON-LOAD $5,000
2007
2007-12-20Permit AL — ISSUED
2007-11-26Job filed: Remove existing windows and AC unit @ apartment LL-D replace with new. Filing as build condition of apartment LL-D to remove ECB violation # 3458744$1,000
2007-11-26Job filed: Remove existing windows and AC unit @ apartment LL-D replace with new. Filing as build condition of apartment LL-D to remove ECB violation # 3458744$1,000
2007-08-10ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED PLANS:NON CONFORMING WORK NOTED: AT BASE LEVEL APT LLD NORTH/EAST CORNER HAVING ERECTED CLOSET P
2007-08-02DOB complaint, category ?
2007-02-24Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2007-02-24Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2007-02-24Tenant complaint: GENERAL — VENTILATION SYSTEM
2007-02-12Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2007-01-31Permit EQ — RE-ISSUED
2007-01-29Job filed: INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED 27' DURING FACADE REPAIR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SHED TO COMPLY WITH LL33/91 AND TPPN 9/99
2007-01-29Job filed: INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED 27' DURING FACADE REPAIR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SHED TO COMPLY WITH LL33/91 AND TPPN 9/99
2004
2004-09-24Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — TOILET
2000
2000-06-30Deed — from SECOND GENERATION REALTY CO to SECOND GENERATION REALTY CO. LLC
1998
1998-09-10Permit PL — ISSUED
1998-08-18Permit EW — ISSUED
1998-08-18Permit EW — ISSUED
1997
1997-11-10Permit PL — ISSUED
1997-11-10Permit PL — ISSUED
1997-10-07Permit EW — ISSUED
1997-10-07Permit EW — ISSUED
1996
1996-11-20Permit PL — ISSUED
1996-09-25Permit EW — ISSUED
1994
1994-12-29Permit PL — ISSUED
1994-11-02Permit EW — ISSUED
1994-10-13Permit EW — RE-ISSUED
1994-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1992
1992-02-18Permit PL — ISSUED
1992-01-28Permit EW — ISSUED
1992-01-28Permit EW — ISSUED
1992-01-15Permit EW — ISSUED
1992-01-09Permit PL — ISSUED
1991
1991-12-16Permit PL — ISSUED
1991-12-05Permit EW — ISSUED
1991-12-05Permit EW — ISSUED
1991-03-28Permit PL — ISSUED
1991-03-07Permit AL — ISSUED
1983
1983-12-21SAGE — from EUROPEAN AMER.BK&TRCO
1983-12-21SAGE — from SECOND GENERATN RLTYCO.
1983-11-18CERT — from AMERICAN TITLE INS CO.
1983-09-23REL — from EUROPEAN AMER BK&TRCO. to SECOND GENERATION ETC.
1983-09-12Mortgage assigned — from STERLING NAT'L BK&TRETC to EUROPEAN AMER BK&TRCO.
1983-09-12SAGE — from STERLING NAT'L BK& ETC.
1983-09-12Mortgage $900,000 — from SECOND GENERATION ETC. to EUROPEAN AMER BK&TRCO.$900,000
1983-09-12Agreement $900,000 — from SECOND GENERATION ETC. to EUROPEAN AMER.BK&TRCO.$900,000
1983-04-06SAGE — from JEWISH CHILD CARE ASC/NY
1983-04-04Deed — from JEWISH CHILD CARE ASC/NY to SECOND GENERATN RLTYCO
1983-04-04Mortgage assigned — from STERLING NAT'L BK&TRETC to SECOND GENERATION ETC.
1983-04-04Mortgage $1,200,000 — from SECOND GENERATN RLTYCO to STERLING NTL BK&TR CO/NY$1,200,000
1983-04-04Mortgage satisfied to SAMARITAN HM/AGD/CITY/NY
1978
1978-10-17Mortgage assigned — from SOCIETY OF ST JOHNLAND to JEWISH CHILD CARE OFNY
1978-10-17Mortgage assigned — from SAMARITAN FUND FOR AGED to SOCIETY OF ST JOHNLAND
1968
1968-10-04Mortgage — from CHILDVILLE INC to SAMARITAN HM FR AGDETAL
1968-10-04Deed — from SAMARITAN HM FR AGDETAL to CHILDVILLE INC

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