252 West 91st Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The 6-story, 35-unit OLD LAW TENEMENT building at 252 West 91st Street, owned by Joseph Annunziata, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since its construction in 1920. Most notably, in August 2024, there were two simultaneous complaints about unsanitary conditions related to pests, which followed a documented pattern of pest-related problems in recent years, including complaints in 2022, 2020, and 2018.

The building has also faced significant infrastructure challenges, including multiple heat and hot water complaints in November 2022, an electrical issues in September 2020 (which resulted in violations), and a concerning set of violations in apartment 2 (dated 2020) related to smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, electrical outlets, and a fire escape lock. More recently, in 2024-2025, the building has received attention for facade maintenance issues, with several active violations related to exterior building maintenance, including spalled/cracked balcony conditions and missing mortar joints around windows.

These violations, currently valued at $12,500 each, appear to stem from the building's longstanding facade maintenance requirements established by a 2020 Commissioner's Order for 100% inspection and evaluation by licensed professionals. The building's safety systems have also been a concern, with open violations from 2020 documenting issues with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 2. While the building's bedbug situation appears to be under control currently, with no reported infestations since 2023, recent rodent inspection results in early 2025 indicate ongoing pest control challenges, with inspections showing failed results for "Other Reasons." The building has maintained consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2019, though one reported infestation in 2018 was noted as resolved.