36 West 89th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

36 West 89th Street is a 4-story, 7-unit converted Class A residential building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, owned by Ian Cadenhead and constructed in 1893. The property has experienced persistent heating system issues over the past several years, particularly in early 2024 when there were four emergency complaints in February-March reporting heat and hot water problems throughout the building.

Similar heating system complaints have been documented regularly since 2021, with tenants consistently reporting restoration of service before HPD inspections could verify the conditions. The building has also faced several maintenance challenges, including a cluster of violations identified in November 2021 related to building safety and maintenance requirements, such as problems with fire retardant materials in the 4th-story public hall, and requirements for proper posting of various safety and inspection notices. The building's health and safety record shows some concerning patterns, including multiple instances of rodent activity between 2022 and 2023, though recent inspections from September 2024 and August 2023 recorded "Passed" results for rodent inspections.

The property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent report from March 2024 showing no infested units during the previous filing period. While there have been multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues, the property has maintained relatively good overall conditions, with most HPD inspections confirming that issues were resolved, even if access to units was occasionally denied during inspections. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges typical of 130-year-old structures, particularly regarding systems infrastructure and compliance with modern safety requirements.