206 West 88th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

206 West 88th Street is a 5-story, 15-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1905, currently owned by Laurence Beame. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with at least seven documented complaints between 2020 and 2024, though inspections often found no violations or the conditions had been restored by the time of inspection. The property also faces ongoing pest control challenges, with inspections in 2024-2025 showing rat activity and bait applications despite regular inspections and some instances of passed compliance checks.

In 2019, multiple housing maintenance code violations were documented in Apartment 1W, including issues with electrical wiring, water leaks, wall conditions, and unauthorized alterations, though most of these were resolved. The building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs over the past several years, with no reported cases since 2018. Recent infrastructure work is evidenced by multiple permits issued in 2019 for various repairs and improvements, including electrical and plumbing work.

The most recent building observations indicate persistent rodent issues despite regular inspections and treatments, with the most recent being a rat sighting reported in November 2024 and multiple rat activity inspections in 2025. There appears to be a pattern of heat and hot water complaints, particularly during the transition seasons, though many of these complaints coincide with periods when heat was not required per city regulations. The building's systems have undergone various repairs and improvements as indicated by the permits, but the ongoing maintenance issues suggest continued attention to building systems is necessary. The property's pest control records show consistent monitoring and treatment efforts, with the building generally maintaining compliance with city regulations, though recent inspections indicate active rodent presence requiring continued management.