202 West 96th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

The 5-story, 15-unit tenement building at 202 West 96th Street, owned by Sam Schreiber and constructed in 1900, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues over recent years. Most notably, in December 2023, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat/hot water problems, though inspections were not completed. Similar heating problems were reported in 2018 (July, November) and 2019, when HPD inspections confirmed restoration of services but indicated the need for new complaints if issues persisted.

The building's maintenance record shows consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2019 through 2024, with zero reported infestations in the most recent filings. Recent inspections in 2024 (April) revealed improper installation of ceiling light fixtures and BX cable in common corridors, resulting in a partial stop work order, though this was resolved with no penalties. Rodent inspections between 2016 and 2024 show mostly positive results, with the exception of one instance of rat activity in April 2022. The building's historical records, dating back to 1996, include a known violation regarding defective bathroom plaster surfaces in apartment 4E, which was certified as corrected in 2018.

The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance, with no reported infestations in the past three years. The Department of Buildings issued permits for work in 2019, though there were previous violations in 2018 regarding unauthorized work on the front facade that resulted in a $620 penalty. Recent rodent inspections have passed, indicating effective pest control measures, except for one incident of rat activity noted in 2022. The building's age and persistent heating system challenges are notable, though the property has generally maintained compliance with other housing maintenance requirements.