125 West 97th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

The 16-story Upper West Side building at 125 West 97th Street, owned by Meyer Chetrit, is currently experiencing multiple maintenance issues as of mid-2025. The property has open violations from 2024 that require addressing water leaks, broken ventilation systems, and defective plaster surfaces in the bathroom of apartment 16C. Similar issues were documented in apartment 14A in late 2023, including problems with electrical outlets and wall surfaces.

The building has faced recurring pest control challenges, with open complaints as recent as April 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions and garbage storage, following a pattern of rodent infestations that have necessitated multiple baiting operations throughout 2025. Bedbug incidents have also been documented, with two infested units reported and successfully treated in the most recent 2024-2025 reporting period. The property has experienced various service disruptions, including a heat/hot water complaint in May 2025, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

There have been multiple plumbing-related issues documented through 311 complaints, including three separate basin/sink complaints in May 2025, and unsanitary conditions involving mold. While some maintenance issues have been resolved, such as a refrigerator problem in summer 2024, the building's current open violations and recent history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has also generated ECB violations related to construction equipment permits, with a notable $6,250 penalty imposed in October 2024.