119 West 96th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

This 60-unit, 6-story building located at 119 West 96th Street on the Upper West Side was constructed in 1920 and is currently owned by Joe Simpson. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years, particularly in 2023-2024, with multiple emergency complaints regarding plumbing (radiators) and fire escape safety, though inspections either found no violations or access was not granted. In 2020-2021, there were multiple violations related to paint/plaster issues in apartments 4G and 2H, including problems with walls, ceilings, and gas ranges, which were ultimately resolved.

The building has maintained a relatively clean record regarding pest issues, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years (2021-2024), and it has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2016 through 2025. Recent maintenance history shows some ongoing concerns, including a 2025 complaint about unsanitary pigeon conditions (which was determined to have no violations), and previous issues with indoor air quality (2023) and vent/exhaust concerns (2023). The building has a history of plumbing-related complaints, including steam pipe/riser issues in October 2023, and various heating system problems.

Safety violations have been addressed, including the repair of broken fire escape components and radiator controls in apartment 1K (2023). The property has demonstrated compliance with several building codes, though penalties were imposed in 2019 regarding scaffold inspection requirements, which were later resolved. Recent inspection records indicate proper maintenance of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though there were some initial deficiencies noted in 2019 that have been addressed. The building's management has also maintained regular rodent control measures, with all recent inspections showing passed results.