319 West 94th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

319 West 94th Street is a 7-story, 124-unit single room occupancy building constructed in 1906, currently owned by Daniel Kent. The building has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, with multiple open complaints and violations as of mid-2025. Most notably, there are currently unresolved issues with the bell/buzzer/intercom system and ventilation system as of June 2025, with similar complaints documented in the Housing Maintenance Code violations.

Between March and May 2025, there were multiple complaints about various issues including mold, electrical problems, and a water leak, though HPD inspections resulted in no violations being issued for these cases. The building has also faced recurring pest control challenges, with multiple open emergency complaints regarding pests as of June 2025, following several previous infestations documented through the Bedbug Reporting system between 2019 and 2024. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints documented between 2021 and 2024, though inspections generally found no violations warranted.

The building's maintenance history shows various compliance issues, including the need for repairs to plastered surfaces, lighting, and plumbing systems in multiple apartments. Recent rodent inspections in 2024-2025 have consistently shown rat activity, with bait applied on multiple occasions throughout 2024. Additionally, the building has an active DOB violation for failing to file the required exterior wall inspection report (FISP Cycle 8C) as of 2019, and a 2018 ECB violation related to the failure to maintain exterior building walls and appurtenances. While some violations have been resolved, including various housing maintenance code violations from 2024, the building continues to face challenges with basic systems and maintenance requirements, as evidenced by the multiple open complaints and recent service requests.