51 West 88th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

51 West 88th Street is a 4-story, 10-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side neighborhood, constructed in 1894 and currently owned by Dov Bronner. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues, with multiple heat and hot water complaints reported between 2021-2024, including emergencies in November 2024 that were verified as resolved through HPD inspections.

The property has undergone several regulatory inspections regarding bedbug compliance from 2021-2025, with no reported infestations in the last three filing periods, though there were several violations for failing to file the required annual reports between 2021-2024. Building maintenance violations have included issues with door self-closing mechanisms and signage requirements, with the most recent violation from June 2024 regarding a non-compliant vestibule door latch in the basement. The building's history includes several significant Department of Buildings complaints, particularly in 2021, related to a defective boiler system and illegal conversions, though many of these complaints resulted in violations being served rather than direct access to the premises.

An environmental control board violation from October 2021 noted various boiler system deficiencies, while multiple violations from 2018 (now resolved) concerned inadequate egress systems, lack of required sprinklers, and missing fire alarm systems. Recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 have shown improvements in rodent control, with the building passing multiple inspections after previous reports of rat activity in 2022 and 2023. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues over the years, recent records indicate better compliance with health and safety regulations, particularly in terms of pest control and heating system reporting.