40 West 86th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024
40 West 86th Street is a 19-story, 60-unit residential building located in New York City's Upper West Side, owned by William Rudin and constructed in 1931. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, most notably regarding pests. Between March and July 2024, multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints were filed and investigated, resulting in violations for pest infestations in apartment 9C. Other significant issues during this period included water leaks, wall and ceiling damage, and the presence of chemical vapors.
More recently, as of April 2025, there is an open HPD complaint regarding electrical lighting issues. The building has a history of elevator-related concerns, with multiple complaints about service and device functionality between 2023 and 2025, though inspections generally found no violations. Recent environmental inspections passed, indicating improved rodent management, with no reported infestations in 2024-2025, though prior inspections in 2022 had noted rat activity. The property has undergone various construction-related issues, with multiple complaints regarding work without permits between 2023-2025, though inspections typically found no violations.
A stop-work order was fully rescinded in early 2024. Of particular concern is an active ECB violation as of October 2023 regarding partially obstructed emergency egress stairwells, though historical violations related to the building's exterior walls and electrical work have been resolved. The building's bedbug reporting from 2021 to present shows no confirmed infestations, and regular rodent inspections have generally passed since 2022, suggesting improvements in pest management. While some maintenance issues persist, particularly regarding electrical systems and water leaks, the building has demonstrated responsiveness to regulatory requirements, with many violations being addressed and resolved through proper channels.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 60 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 92065 sq ft |
Floors | 19 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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