208 West 82nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

208 West 82nd Street is a 6-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Tomas Aponte. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in 2025 including multiple violations related to paint/plaster conditions on walls and ceilings, window frame issues, and water leaks, with some of these classified as emergencies by HPD. A concerning pattern has developed around heating issues, with multiple complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building in late 2024 and early 2025, though inspection access was not granted in some cases.

The building has documented water-related problems, particularly affecting apartment 5B, including ceiling leaks, damp spots, and associated paint/plaster violations, with HPD inspections resulting in the issuance of violations that require correction. The property has undergone several inspections and faced various violations over the past few years. Notable violations include an illegal roof access door modification (C-class) and a self-closing door issue (C-class) reported in 2022, though these were subsequently closed.

The elevator system has had documented maintenance issues, with violations dating back to 2019 and 2021. Building inspections for rodent presence have consistently passed from 2018 through 2025, and no bedbug infestations have been reported in the most recent seven annual filings, suggesting effective pest control measures. While the building has regularly met rodent inspection requirements, the recent pattern of moisture-related issues, heating concerns, and paint violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that require monitoring.