204 West 98th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

204 West 98th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1925, currently managed by owner Avi Stern. The Upper West Side property has experienced recurring heating system issues, particularly evident in December 2024, when multiple complaints (including emergency housing maintenance code violations) were filed regarding heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building. Prior to this cluster of complaints, similar heating concerns were reported in April and March 2024, suggesting an ongoing maintenance challenge.

The building has also faced rodent control issues, with documented rat activity in 2023 and 2024, though recent inspections in August 2024 resulted in passing grades. The property has a history of various maintenance and compliance matters, including a 2024 violation regarding obstructed fire escape egress due to a small barrel and flower pots on the second floor balcony. In the summer of 2024, there were two complaints about illegal after-hours work, though inspections found no violations. Bedbug reports from 2018 through 2024 show minimal activity, with only one infested unit recorded in 2018 that was subsequently eradicated.

The building's management has maintained regular rodent inspections and treatment, with most recent inspections in 2024 showing compliance and successful bait application. Historical complaints between 2019-2022 included issues with debris and sidewalk safety features, though most have been resolved through proper inspection procedures. The data indicates that while the building has experienced persistent heating system issues and periodic pest control challenges, recent inspections suggest improved conditions in these areas, with no active bedbug infestation since 2018 and recent rodent inspections passing. The regularity of heating complaints, particularly in 2024, stands out as the most significant ongoing maintenance concern.