55 West 95th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

55 West 95th Street is an 8-story, 56-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1913 and currently owned by 55 West 95th Street Owners, Inc. The property has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years, with the most recent concern being a pest-related complaint in September 2024, though no violations were found.

Significant plumbing and electrical work was required in July 2021, with multiple complaints regarding bathtubs/showers and lighting, all of which were closed without violations. A notable incident occurred in late 2021 involving unauthorized commercial dryer installations in the basement laundry room, leading to multiple environmental control board violations for improper gas connections, venting issues, and lack of proper testing, with some violations remaining active and associated penalties totaling $10,000. The building has a documented history of pest and sanitation issues, particularly in apartment 44, where multiple violations were noted in 2019 regarding roaches and mice infestations, along with various maintenance problems including defective window guards, broken light fixtures, and a defective bathtub repair requirement.

The property has maintained relatively good compliance with rodent inspections, passing consistently from 2019 through 2024, with only one instance of rat activity noted in late 2018. Bedbug incidents have been reported in recent years, with the most recent filings in 2023-2024 showing one infested unit each year, though these were successfully eradicated. The building's HVAC, security, and other critical systems' maintenance record appears to be regularly addressed, with several permits issued for electrical work in 2019 and 2020.