349 West 87th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

349 West 87th Street is a 4-story, 7-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, built in 1896 and currently owned by Omar Lobo. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a series of heating and hot water problems throughout 2024-2025, with multiple complaints filed via the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) about inadequate heat/hot water affecting the entire building.

These complaints, classified as emergencies, indicate persistent problems with the building's heating system. More recently, in March 2025, there were concerns about both rodent activity and sewage issues, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene citing violations related to the rat sightings. The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, including a 2022 Boiler-related violation that resulted in a $3,125 penalty for unsafe conditions, specifically concerning the oil burning, flexible metallic piping used as flue for hot water heater, and an open electrical box.

However, one positive aspect of the building's recent history is its consistent bedbug reporting records from 2019 through 2024, showing zero instances of infestation or re-infestation during these periods, though a late 2024 inspection revealed the need to file an annual report. Rodent inspections between 2020 and 2025 have shown some fluctuations in results, with the most recent inspections in early 2025 (May 2025) indicating rat activity, while earlier inspections (2022-2024) generally passed without notable issues. The building's owners have maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance, though concerns about heating system reliability and recent rodent violations suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.