55 West 89th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The 10-unit, 4-story building at 55 West 89th Street, owned by Alan Tauber, has experienced several notable maintenance issues since 2018, with the most concerning being a recurring rodent problem. Between 2019 and 2022, the building had multiple documented rodent sightings, including rat and mouse incidents, with at least three inspections showing violations that required follow-up.

While recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 have resulted in passing grades, the pattern of complaints suggests this has been an ongoing concern. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs over the past five reporting periods from 2020 to 2025, with no reported infestations or eradications. In addition to pest control issues, the building has faced various maintenance challenges, particularly in 2021.

There were multiple housing maintenance violations including door and window guard issues in apartments 3F and 5F, lead paint concerns in 3F's bathroom ceiling, and problems with door-related hardware in 4R and 5F. Safety equipment violations were also documented, including missing carbon monoxide detectors in apartments 4R and 5F, though records show these were addressed and certified as corrected during 2021-2022. Earlier complaints from 2018 regarding water leaks and heat/hot water issues could not be inspected due to access problems, though these appear to have been resolved without further complaints.