164 West 88th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The four-story, 1890 brownstone at 164 West 88th Street in the Upper West Side, currently owned by Richard Burke, has experienced several notable issues over the past years that may impact resident experience. Most concerning was a series of building maintenance violations documented in 2019, including issues with decorative masonry, a broken stone sill on the second floor, and out-of-plumb masonry steps creating a tripping hazard.

These violations led to the installation of sidewalk protection with scaffolding and netting, though the Department of Buildings' complaints indicated some structural concerns were addressed through Oath Violation processes. The building has also faced challenges with pest management, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations between 2021-2024 related to bedbug reporting requirements, though recent filings indicate no current infestations.

While there were two rodent-related complaints (2019 and 2022), the property has consistently passed all subsequent rodent inspections conducted between 2017 and 2024, with no current violations or infestations recorded. The building appears to be maintaining compliance with basic health and safety requirements, as demonstrated by the regular passing of rodent inspections and the absence of active violations on record.