268 West 91st Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The 9-unit, 5-story building at 268 West 91st Street, constructed in 1897 and currently owned by Bocean LLC, has experienced numerous maintenance and quality of life issues in recent years, with particularly concerning patterns emerging in 2023 and early 2025. The most significant recent issues include persistent rodent problems, with multiple "rat activity" detections and bait applications between February and June 2025, and recurring water-related issues, including multiple heavy flow water leak complaints and associated violations affecting apartment 5A that remain open as of October 2023.

The building has also faced challenges with unsanitary conditions, including multiple mold complaints and ceiling damage requiring paint/plaster repairs between late 2023 and mid-2025, along with a history of heat and hot water outages in 2022. Additional maintenance issues of note include a 2024 bedbug report showing no infestation during the 2022-2023 period, and historical complaints about illegal hotel rooms and boiler problems in 2021-2022, though inspectors were unable to gain access during these investigations.

The building's management has faced multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly concerning repairs needed in apartment 5A, including water leak remediation and plaster repairs, as well as issues with self-closing doors. While some complaints have been resolved through inspections with no violations issued, the frequency and nature of the recurring issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent inspections and complaints indicate active efforts to address rodent issues through bait applications, though rat activity was still detected in early 2025.