38 West 96th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

38 West 96th Street is a 5-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1897 and currently owned by Aaron Yancoskie. The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, with the most significant being active violations regarding failure to file the 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection as of September 2024. Between 2022-2025, the building underwent multiple inspections for various complaints including emergency issues with the ceiling, flooring, bathtub/shower, door, and refrigerator in July 2022, all of which were resolved with no violations found.

There has been consistent attention to pest control, with the latest 311 complaint about rodent conditions in June 2025 resulting in a passed inspection by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The building has had a pattern of complaints and inspections regarding unauthorized work, with seven separate complaints about work without permits between 2023-2025, though most resulted in inspectors being unable to gain access. Other notable incidents include a failed bell/buzzer/intercom system in March 2022 and multiple maintenance issues across various systems (plumbing, appliances, etc.).

Fortunately, the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug control, with no reported infestations in the annual reporting period from 2019-2024. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, inspections typically show prompt resolution of reported issues, and recent rodent inspections indicate improved pest control measures, with only one instance of rat activity noted in 2022. The property appears to be maintaining its basic habitability standards, as evidenced by the passing inspections following various complaints, though the current active violation regarding pressure inspection filing should be monitored for resolution.