54 West 82nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The 6-unit, 4-story brownstone at 54 West 82nd Street, owned by James Hart and constructed in 1887, is currently facing multiple regulatory challenges as of September 2024. Most pressing are recent plumbing issues involving water supply problems reported in September 2024, though an HPD inspection could not be completed.

The building has accumulated significant open violations related to safety and compliance requirements, including failures to maintain proper signage for gas leak procedures, smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detection device requirements, and other important notifications in common areas. Of particular concern is the violation regarding the failure to file the 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection, which was issued on September 23, 2024, representing a potential safety risk. The building's maintenance history shows some positive trends, with regular rodent inspections consistently passing since 2019, though there was evidence of rat activity in July 2017.

The property has demonstrated effective management of bedbug issues, with no reported infestations in the past six reporting periods from 2019 to 2024. Previous years' records indicate that the building underwent some work in 2018, with multiple permits issued in July 2018 for exterior and plumbing-related work. While the building has maintained a relatively stable pest management record, the current open violations related to tenant safety systems and the recent plumbing issues suggest areas requiring attention to maintain resident comfort and safety standards.