208 West 84th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building at 208 West 84th Street, owned by Daniel Drosin, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since 2024, with the most pressing concerns centering around heat and hot water availability. The building has had multiple heat and hot water complaints in 2024-2025, including recent emergency reports in March and May 2025, with varying access issues for inspections. Safety concerns have also been documented, including a March 2025 fire escape inspection that could not be completed and multiple violations related to door closures and garbage storage.

There were substantial issues in Apartment 4A identified between late 2023 and early 2024, including water leak problems, electrical wiring concerns, and reported mouse infestation, all of which resulted in various housing code violations. The building has a history of bedbug infestations, with the most recent report in December 2024 indicating one infested unit, though it appears to have been eradicated. While rodent inspections from 2022-2025 have generally passed, there were periods requiring bait application in 2022, suggesting ongoing rodent management needs.

The building's violation history shows various infrastructural issues requiring attention, including multiple instances of non-functioning lighting systems and safety concerns regarding window guards. Several housing maintenance code violations were issued between late 2023 and 2024, particularly regarding defective doors in hallways and compactor areas. While some violations have been closed, a notable open violation from October 2024 remains regarding defective hinges on the compactor closet door. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues requiring multiple inspections and follow-up actions, indicating ongoing challenges with building systems and resident amenities.