10 West 86th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

10 West 86th Street is a 15-story, 30-unit residential building constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Mauricio Medina. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most critical incidents occurring in 2024. Multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding line of travel issues in July 2024, and there are ongoing concerns about door safety and security in various locations, including apartments 1 and 9A, with violations noted for defective latches and self-closing mechanisms in both public areas and individual units.

The building has faced serious safety concerns in recent years, particularly regarding its fire safety systems; in 2021, violations were issued for the lack of a sprinkler system in the laundry room for commercial gas dryers, and issues with gas connections were noted in 2021 that resulted in penalties. The property has an active violation regarding failure to display energy efficiency scores as of December 2024, and there are remaining open violations related to door hardware and security. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections (2023 and 2024), there was a period of rat activity noted in 2022.

The building's management has maintained regular bedbug reporting, with no infestations reported in the past three filing periods (2022-2024). Historical data shows a mix of resolved and active violations, with notable issues including unsafe facade conditions reported in 2022. Recent inspections for work without permits (September 2024) found no violations, suggesting improved compliance with building regulations. The building's maintenance history indicates ongoing attention to structural and safety issues, though some violations remain open as of the latest available data.