58 West 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

58 West 85th Street is a four-story, three-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, owned by Nathaniel Shanok and built in 1889. The property has experienced recurring emergency maintenance issues, most notably in May 2024, when multiple complaints were filed and investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including reports of heat/hot water problems, mold, and both smoke and carbon monoxide detector concerns. While these inspections did not result in any violations, they highlight ongoing maintenance challenges.

The building has also faced heat/hot water issues as recently as January 2023, which HPD was unable to verify due to lack of access to inspected apartments. In 2023, the building received a bedbug violation for failing to file the required annual report, though subsequent filings from 2024-2025 show consistent records of zero infested units, suggesting compliance has been achieved. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent in September 2024 passing successfully.

A concerning pattern emerged in 2022 when rat activity was noted during an inspection. While the building's maintenance record shows some persistent issues, the absence of recent bedbug or rodent violations suggests improved management practices. The 311 service requests during 2024, though numerous, indicate that while residents reported multiple issues, most were resolved without formal violations being issued. The building's age and type (classified as HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A) are typical for the Upper West Side, and while the complaint history suggests maintenance challenges, it also shows regular inspections and reporting requirements being met, particularly regarding bedbug monitoring since 2019.