250 West 99th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

250 West 99th Street is a 10-story, 43-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Mark Scharfman. The building has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues throughout early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between February and April, though many were reportedly resolved after inspection attempts or phone confirmations. Most recently, there is an ongoing investigation as of June 2025 regarding construction lead dust entering apartments.

The building has undergone various maintenance challenges, particularly affecting Apartment 2C in 2023, which required multiple repairs including waste line remediation, bathroom closet repairs, and gas supply adjustments. There have also been concerns regarding lead paint hazards noted in 2023 (Apartment 7C) and self-closing door issues in Apartments 2C and 6C. Significant historical complaints include reports of building shaking/vibration in late 2022, and various complaints about illegal activities and uses between 2018-2022, though all were closed with no violations found.

The property has consistently passed annual bedbug inspections since 2019, and recent rodent inspections in 2024 show improvements with initial passes and bait applications. Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2023-2024 have generally been addressed and closed, including the installation of an inspection certificate frame near the mailboxes. The building has a documented history of heating system issues, with eight separate heat/hot water complaints between January and February 2025 alone, though many were subsequently closed with indications of corrected conditions.