39 West 87th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The 8-unit cooperative building at 39 West 87th Street, dating back to 1896, has experienced several notable incidents and pattern of maintenance issues over recent years. Most concerning was a building-wide heat and hot water complaint in November 2018, though inspectors were unable to access units for verification. The building has consistently reported issues with annual bedbug reporting compliance, receiving violation notices in both 2023 and 2024, despite no documented infestation cases in bedbug reports since 2020, with the most recent filing showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units.

A significant gas-related incident occurred in August 2018, resulting in a stop work order due to unapproved gas meter installation, though this was later rescinded. The property faced additional regulatory scrutiny with a 2019 boiler inspection violation, which was ultimately dismissed after the associated penalty was paid. The building's more recent history shows some improvement in maintenance compliance, with rodent inspections showing consistent passing results from 2019 through 2024, with the most recent inspection in September 2024 passing.

A 2024 complaint about maintenance issues was investigated but deemed to have no violations warranted at the time of inspection. The building's management has demonstrated some responsiveness to regulatory requirements, as evidenced by the recent bedbug reporting filings showing consistent zero infestation cases. However, the pattern of bedbug reporting violations between 2021 and 2024 suggests ongoing administrative oversights in this specific area. The building's age and history of various maintenance issues underscore the importance of regular oversight and prompt reporting of any recurring problems.