65 East 97th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029
The 6-story, 24-unit New Law tenement at 65 East 97th Street, owned by Thomas Ahn and built in 1905, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints in 2025 (April, though including related complaints in prior months) indicating potential system failures, with inspectors unable to gain access to verify the conditions.
A significant safety concern is the December 2024 active façade safety notice (LL11/98) regarding potential instability, which remains unresolved as of the latest update. The building has documented ongoing rodent issues, with multiple inspections throughout 2024 and 2025 showing recurring rat activity, despite some earlier inspections passing.
A notable building stability concern was reported in January 2025, though inspectors again could not gain access to investigate. While the property has maintained an active record of complying with bedbug reporting requirements from 2019-2024, with no infestation cases reported, the persistent rodent issues and recent building safety concerns merit attention.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 24 |
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Year built | 1905 |
Total area | 19186 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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