285 Central Park West, Manhattan, NY 10024

285 Central Park West is a 13-story, 53-unit residential building constructed in 1905, currently owned by Edward Last. The Upper West Side property has experienced multiple maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns being an active swarm condition violation and an unsafe report filed in February 2024. The building has faced recurring challenges with rodent management, showing rat activity in late 2023 and requiring several bait applications throughout 2024, though recent inspections as of September 2024 have shown compliance.

The property has missed numerous energy benchmarking reporting deadlines between 2021 and 2024, receiving violations that were ultimately dismissed upon payment of fines. However, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2018 to present showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units. Recent permits issued between 2020 and 2023 indicate ongoing maintenance work, particularly related to energy efficiency improvements and general upkeep.

The building's recent history shows a mixed record of maintenance and compliance, with particular attention needed on rodent control and energy reporting requirements. While significant improvements have been made in bedbug management, the property continues to face challenges with compliance and maintenance issues. The most recent rodent inspection in September 2024 was passed, suggesting some progress in pest management, though the building still requires regular bait applications and monitoring. The property's age (120 years) and classification as a "New Law Tenement" suggest it has undergone various updates and modifications over its lifetime, with recent permits indicating ongoing improvements to maintain compliance with current regulations.