98 Thayer Street, Manhattan, NY 10040

The 98 Thayer Street building in Inwood, owned by Adam Parkoff, is a 6-story, 59-unit New Law Tenement constructed in 1929. The property has experienced numerous heating and water system issues in 2025, with multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, particularly in May and June. There have also been plumbing-related issues documented in May 2025, including basin/sink problems and a slow water leak, with corresponding violations issued that required remediation.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring heating system concerns, including emergency complaints about heat and hot water systems in both 2025 and 2024. There are active Department of Buildings violations from 2019-2024 regarding failure to submit required reports (EER) for multiple years. Previous maintenance issues include structural concerns such as a bulging/cracked retaining wall in 2022, which was noted as impacting a second means of egress.

The building has had multiple violations related to self-closing doors, bathroom fixtures, and water availability, particularly affecting apartments 2B and 3B. While there have been several rat activity reports between 2022 and 2025, bedbug reports show no infestations in any apartment units over the past several years. The building has undergone various inspections, with some inspections being unable to gain access to the premises, particularly during early 2025 heat-related complaints. Despite these issues, several complaints and violations have been closed, suggesting some level of resolution, though the frequency of heat and water-related complaints indicates ongoing system challenges.