12 West 87th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The four-story, 12-unit building at 12 West 87th Street, owned by Laura Laudiero and constructed in 1892, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most recently, in January 2023, there was an indoor air quality complaint regarding chemical vapors or odors, which resulted in the Department of Health sending an advisory to the property management.

The building has faced recurring rodent issues, with rat sightings documented in 2020, 2022, and most recently [September 2024] showing initial inspections with passed results. Environmental inspections showed some complications in 2018, including a violation related to plumbing and heating work that was ultimately resolved, and a Class 1 violation regarding failure to certify corrections, which was dismissed. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with the most recent annual reports from 2021 through December 2024 showing zero cases of infestation, eradication, or re-infestation.

Rodent control efforts have shown variable results, with several inspections between 2018 and 2022 noting rat activity, though more recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 have passed. The building has had regular permit activity, including an issuance in May 2020, though the specific nature of this permit requires further investigation through city records. While the property has experienced notable maintenance challenges, particularly regarding pests and air quality, recent inspections suggest some improvements in compliance with health and safety standards.