214 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10025

214 Riverside Drive is a 7-story, 106-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, constructed in 1902 and currently owned by Argentina Vazquez. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues, with complaints about inadequate heat and hot water reported in both 2018 and 2022, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. There have also been multiple pest-related complaints, including two identical unsanitary condition reports in November 2018, and a rat sighting in December 2019 - though no violations were found during inspections.

The building has an open violation from 2008 related to an illegal double-cylinder lock on the building entrance door, as well as several maintenance issues in Apartment 314 from 2008 that remain unresolved, including problems with floor damage, stove burner, door hardware, and various door repairs. There are additional concerns regarding building safety and maintenance, including two ECB violations from 2021 related to exterior walls, with fines totaling $3,750, though these were later resolved. The property has undergone multiple inspections for rodent activity in recent years, with the most recent inspections in 2025 and 2024 passing, while previous inspections had shown evidence of rat activity in 2022 and 2020.

Importantly, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations since 2019, with all previous cases (including a significant outbreak in 2019 affecting 21 units) reported as eradicated. Recent building management appears to be more responsive to maintenance issues, with multiple permits issued between 2018-2019 for various repairs, though some historical violations and safety concerns linger. Recent inspections and service requests show improved responsiveness to basic maintenance issues, and the building successfully passed recent rodent inspections.