68 West 82nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

68 West 82nd Street is a 4-story, 10-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, owned by Alan Tauber and dating back to 1891. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints recorded in both 2024-2025 and 2020, though some of these complaints were closed without successful inspections. In December 2024, significant concerns were documented regarding unsanitary conditions, sewage problems, and ventilation system issues, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) unable to complete inspections.

The building also received notable violations in late 2024, including a hazardous boiler condition that resulted in a $1,250 penalty, and issues with open waste lines and a non-functioning ejector pump, though these violations were subsequently resolved. The property has a mixed history regarding pest management and structural maintenance. While it has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations in recent years (with zero reported cases from 2020 through 2025), there were violations noted in 2024 regarding self-closing doors and vermin control in the cellar.

Rodent activity has been sporadic, with the building experiencing multiple instances of rat activity between 2018-2022, though recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 passed without issues. The cellar area has been a particular focus for maintenance violations, with December 2024 inspections identifying multiple code violations regarding door mechanisms, fire retardant materials, and pest infestation, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. The building's heating system and infrastructure have consistently been areas requiring attention, as evidenced by the multiple complaints and violations related to these systems throughout recent years.