150 West 92nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

150 West 92nd Street is a 3-story, 9-unit residential building dating back to 1910, currently owned by Peter Cabrera. The property has experienced recurring issues with building systems and occupancy compliance, most notably regarding heat and hot water services. In December 2019, there were multiple emergency complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting both the entire building and individual apartments.

While inspections verified some corrections, a violation was recorded against apartment 4D for inadequate heating. More recently, there have been ongoing concerns about the building's occupancy status, with multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints and Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations between 2020 and 2023 regarding occupancy contrary to the certificate of occupancy records. The building has also faced several certificate of occupancy-related violations, including three active ECB violations as of 2023, with associated penalties totaling $5,625 for failing to properly maintain or obtain necessary certificates. The property has dealt with various pest control and sanitation issues, including a 2022 complaint about pests that HPD could not inspect, and a historical complaint about roaches in apartment 1E from 2019.

However, recent bedbug reports from 2020 through 2024 show zero instances of infestation. Notably, the building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections between 2016 and 2024, with the most recent inspection in August 2024 showing compliance. The owner has also addressed various safety concerns over the years, including door repairs and ventilation system issues. While many violations have been closed through compliance, the persistent certificate of occupancy and heat/hot water system issues suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and regulatory compliance, with several active ECB violations as of 2023 representing significant potential liabilities.