117 West 92nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

117 West 92nd Street is a 5-story, 9-unit residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Daniel Au. The property has experienced several significant events in recent years, most notably concerning the illegal use of space and occupancy issues. In January 2024, the building received two Environmental Control Board violations related to unauthorized modifications and illegal occupancy in Duplex Apartment #1B, including concerns about an unpermitted bedroom for two adults in the cellar.

An illegal conversion complaint was filed in December 2023, resulting in an Oath violation served in January 2024. While the building has generally maintained proper rodent control standards, with most recent inspections in 2024 and 2023 showing passed results, there were multiple instances of rat activity recorded in 2020-2021, though these issues appear to have been resolved based on subsequent inspections. The building has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations in recent years (2021-2023), though violations were issued in 2022 and 2023 for failing to file the annual bedbug report, which were subsequently closed.

Several other complaints have been filed regarding construction work and sidewalk conditions (2021-2022), though these were investigated and no violations warranted at the time of inspection. The property's maintenance record shows regular inspections and responsiveness to health department requirements, with most recent rodent inspections consistently passing and no active health code violations currently on record. The building's history suggests generally responsible management with some recent concerns about unauthorized modifications and space usage, though these appear to be the primary ongoing challenge for the property.