131 West 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

131 West 85th Street is a 6-story, 41-unit residential building constructed in 1977 and currently managed by 131 West Owners Corp. The building has faced several health and maintenance challenges over the past five years, most notably including a recent indoor air quality complaint regarding chemical vapors in March 2023 that was referred to the Department of Environmental Protection. Between 2019 and 2020, there were multiple reports of rodent activity, with several rat sightings and evidence of rodent presence documented through 311 complaints.

While the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conducted inspections during this period, no violations were found. The building's rodent management program shows recent improvement, with three consecutive passed inspections in 2023-2024, following a more problematic period in 2022 when bait was required on multiple occasions. The building has also experienced some regulatory compliance issues, including violations related to the failure to file required technical reports and display energy efficiency information, though both violations were ultimately dismissed.

Despite these challenges, the building's bedbug reports from 2020 through 2024 show no evidence of infestations, with all reporting periods indicating zero infested units. Additionally, multiple permits have been issued for building work between 2018 and 2019, including elevator and equipment maintenance, suggesting regular upkeep of building systems. The most recent building inspection records indicate improved pest management and compliance with health department regulations, though the 2023 air quality complaint represents the most recent health-related issue on record.