331 West End Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023

The five-story, 10-unit building at 331 West End Avenue, built in 1888 and currently owned by Ronald Cherney, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding its plumbing and heating systems. Most notably, there have been multiple reports of water supply problems in late 2024, as well as recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024 that affected both individual apartments and the entire building. These complaints often resulted in HPD inspections, though access difficulties sometimes prevented thorough evaluations.

Apartment 2B has multiple open violations as of 2024 regarding inadequate gas supply to kitchen fixtures, hot water availability, and defective safety equipment, including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2015, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the most recent five reporting periods between 2021 and 2024. The property has undergone various permitted work, as evidenced by three separate permits issued in 2019-2020, though the specific nature of this work is not detailed in the records.

Multiple emergency complaints regarding heat/hot water issues, plumbing problems (including basin/sink issues), and door/window concerns have been documented and usually resulted in HPD inspections. While some violations have been promptly addressed and closed, several remain open as of 2024. The building's management has maintained regular rodent inspection compliance, passing all recent inspections, and has demonstrated effective pest management with consistent zero infestation reports in the bedbug monitoring program.