209 West 80th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The five-story, 20-unit building at 209 West 80th Street, owned by Thomas Rohlman, has experienced several persistent maintenance issues since 2019, with the most concerning being recurrent problems with heat/hot water systems and pest infestations. Most recently, in May 2025, there were two separate complaints about unsanitary conditions involving pests, both resulting in HPD violations. The building has a documented pattern of heating system problems, with emergency complaints in 2025 and 2024 regarding lack of heat/hot water affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

Between 2019 and 2020, multiple violations were issued regarding heating system access and hot water supply, particularly affecting apartments 1C and 2A/2B. In late 2024, the building faced significant regulatory scrutiny regarding illegal hotel room use, specifically involving unit 4A, leading to multiple ECB violations related to safety systems and means of egress, though these were subsequently marked as resolved with penalties totaling $7,250. The property's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and recurring issues.

While recent rodent inspections from 2023-2025 have generally passed, there was one instance of rat activity noted in March 2023. The building has maintained a consistent record of being free from bedbug infestations since reporting requirements began in 2019. Historical complaints show various other issues, including concerns about cooking gas systems in 2020 and indoor air quality in 2021, though many of these were resolved promptly. The most recent 311 complaints in 2025 have been handled through standard HPD processes, though the persistence of pest issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.