97 Cooper Street, Manhattan, NY 10034
The 82-unit, 6-story building at 97 Cooper Street in Inwood, constructed in 1937 and currently owned by Rick Herman, has experienced recurring heating and maintenance issues in recent months. Between December 2024 and January 2025, there were multiple emergency heat and hot water complaints, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. While most of these complaints were eventually closed with confirmation of repairs, they indicate an ongoing concern with the building's heating system. The building has also faced pest control challenges, with rodent activity documented in multiple inspections throughout 2024 and into early 2025, despite some prior inspections showing no activity.
The building underwent significant work in 2023-2024, including window replacement project complaints that resulted in several Environmental Control Board violations related to safety and tenant protection plan non-compliance, though most of these were resolved or dismissed. Previous housing maintenance violations from September 2024, particularly affecting apartment 6C, included issues with water leaks, mold, and pest infestations, all of which were listed as closed violations. The building's history shows periodic challenges with building systems and maintenance, including historical violations related to fire escape maintenance and balcony painting requirements. While there have been instances of heating and pest issues, the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2018, showing no infestations since then.
Recent inspections have continued to reveal rat activity, with the most recent compliance inspection in February 2025 confirming this issue. The building's heating system has been the subject of frequent complaints, with multiple reports throughout December 2024 and January 2025. The property underwent window replacement work in 2023-2024, which generated several violations related to construction safety and tenant protection, though many of these violations have been resolved. The building's maintenance record shows a mix of promptly addressed issues and some persistent concerns, particularly regarding heating and pest control, while maintaining clear bedbug records for the past several years.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 82 |
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Year built | 1937 |
Total area | 79440 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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