54 West 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

54 West 85th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, built in 1887 and currently owned by Alan Tauber. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, most recently evidenced by a November 2023 emergency complaint that HPD could not fully investigate due to access issues. The property has a documented pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2022, when multiple violations were recorded for various issues including door and window problems, pest infestations, and appliance concerns.

Around mid-2022, significant violations were noted in basement Apartment A regarding self-closing doors, fire egress concerns, and a reported mice infestation, though some related violations were subsequently closed, including those for a broken window lock and door knob. The building is also currently under active ECB violation status for occupancy issues and unauthorized plumbing connections, with a penalty of $6,250 still due. Recent inspections show improved conditions, with the building passing rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024, following previous failures.

The property has maintained a consistent record of filing bedbug reports indicating no infestations over the past five reporting periods (2020-2025). While there have been various plumbing, pest control, and structural maintenance issues documented through 311 and HPD complaints, including a notable 2022 incident involving gas utility concerns, many of these have been resolved. The most recent bedbug filing for the period ending October 2024 shows no affected units, suggesting effective pest management. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing attention to basic systems and infrastructure is required, though recent inspections indicate some improvements in overall conditions.