160 West 84th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

At 160 West 84th Street, a 5-story, 20-unit old law tenement built in 1900 and currently owned by Daniel Rohlman, there are several pressing concerns as of mid-2025. The building has experienced recurring rodent issues, with multiple complaints filed throughout 2025 (most recently in June) and documented rat activity during inspections from 2024-2025. These infestations are also reflected in open Housing Maintenance Code violations for unsanitary conditions and pest control from January 2025, and complaints about garbage/recycling storage from June 2025.

The property has a history of maintenance challenges, including water leak issues in August 2024, and several housing maintenance code violations documented in 2021 related to inadequate water supply and various maintenance issues in Apartment 20. Notably, there were significant safety concerns in 2024 regarding illegal transient use of Unit 7 on the second floor, resulting in multiple environmental control board violations for inadequate fire safety systems, means of egress, and sprinkler requirements, along with substantial penalties totaling $7,500 - though records indicate these violations were subsequently resolved. The building's recent history shows consistent maintenance issues, with over ten documented complaints regarding illegal hotel rooms between 2020-2025, though inspectors were often unable to gain access for verification.

Earlier maintenance violations were addressed in 2022, including emergency plumbing and heat/hot water issues. Inspection records show fluctuating compliance, with rat activity consistently recorded during multiple inspections throughout 2024-2025. While the building has not reported any bedbug infestations in recent years (with the last reported case in 2019), the persistent rodent problems and recurring maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort. The property owner has obtained necessary permits for various maintenance works in 2018-2020, including electrical and plumbing repairs, but the frequency and nature of recent complaints indicate these efforts may not have fully addressed the building's systemic issues.