52 West 88th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

52 West 88th Street is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building located in the Upper West Side neighborhood, built in 1889 and currently owned by Joseph Rand. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, most notably heat and hot water problems in September 2022 that affected the entire building, though these were reportedly resolved within a day. Other concerning incidents include an unsanitary mold situation in 2018, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions at that time.

The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections, with rat activity noted in September 2024 and April 2018, though more recent inspections have generally passed. While there were reports of rats in August 2018 and 2019, subsequent inspections showed improvement. The building's environmental pest management record has been notably clean in recent years, with no bedbug infestations reported since 2019.

Inspections and reporting from 2019 through 2024 have consistently shown zero infested dwelling units, though there were periods of reported rat activity and one instance of an entire building heating system failure. The most recent housing maintenance code complaints suggest that while emergency issues have been reported, including heat/hot water problems, these have typically been addressed promptly, with complaints being closed within one to two days of reporting. The building's overall maintenance pattern shows some recurring issues, particularly related to heating systems and rodent activity, though recent inspections indicate improved compliance with health and safety standards.