25 West 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The 6-story, 9-unit building at 25 West 85th Street, owned by Philip Roitman and built in 1907, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there are two active Environmental Control Board violations from 2021 and 2022 related to boiler safety, including corroded pipes, improper marking of the boiler room door, and combustion air issues, though these are over two years old.

Recent inspections in 2024 revealed multiple administrative violations regarding required signage in the entrance area, including missing caretaker contact information and heating system notice requirements, though these violations were certified for correction in June 2024. The building has had recurring issues with the heating system, including a complaint in January 2019, though no violations were found at that time. The property has shown some concerning patterns of maintenance issues over the past five years, with several complaints resulting in inspections, including a plumbing water supply issue in 2024 and a broken window guard complaint in 2019 that the HPD could not inspect.

Recent rodent inspections from 2024-2025 indicate ongoing pest control efforts, with multiple instances of rat activity noted in September 2024, though bait was applied consistently in subsequent inspections. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five years. While the property has faced various maintenance challenges, it appears that management has been responsive in addressing most issues, as evidenced by the certification of correction for several administrative violations in 2024.