111 West 96th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

111 West 96th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1915, currently owned by Sara Coles. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly in the past three years, with multiple complaints documented in 2022-2023 related to paint/plaster problems, water leaks, and electrical issues. Most recently, in April 2023, multiple violations were issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding ceiling paint/plaster conditions, water leaks, and electrical outlets, though some earlier complaints from December 2022 were closed without violations.

More concerning is the current situation as of July 2023, where there are several open violations related to safety requirements, including the need to post gas leak procedures, carbon monoxide detection requirements, and heating system information in the public areas. Additionally, there is an open violation regarding visible mold in the kitchen ceiling of Apartment 9. The building has maintained a relatively good track record in terms of pest control, with no documented bedbug infestations in the past eight years (2018-2025) and consistently passing rodent inspections between 2014-2024.

However, two complaints in June 2025 regarding building shaking/vibration and work contrary to a stop work order were filed, though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate these concerns. The building has also shown some inconsistency with door safety features, as evidenced by violations in 2023 regarding devices preventing self-closing doors at the entrance. While there are multiple open violations as of July 2023 that require attention, particularly related to safety signage and maintenance requirements, there are also numerous HPD inspections conducted both in 2022 and 2023 that demonstrate ongoing oversight of building conditions.