Roosevelt Island Resident Says Westview Pool Sauna Taken Over With Roaches - Building Management Inspects Area, Says No Infestation And Employs Weekly Extermination Services

A Westview resident reported last Saturday:

I don’t know who to report to but I joined the Westview pool only to discover the sauna infested with roaches, completely taken over! When asked, I was told ; it’s common knowledge and in the men’s room also. I was told they can’t spray in the saunas because of toxic fumes.

The pool should be shut down until this infection is completely clear. It puts all Westview residents in jeopardy! Why is no one reporting? It’s a health hazard!...

 Image Of Re-Opened Westview Pool In 2014

I forwarded the message to Westview management. According to Westview Management:

Since receiving your email we immediately investigated the pool area, sauna and locker room - there is no infestation.

In fact, we had building staff inspect these areas on multiple occasions at multiple times and except for one inspection in the early morning when 1 roach was observed, no roaches were observed.

The super and I also frequently inspect the pool and related areas and have never observed a problem nor have we received other complaints. The building has weekly exterminating service and the pool area and sauna is treated as part of this service.

We will continue to monitor the pool and sauna area and we have also relayed the anonymous complaint to our exterminating company who will do a special treatment on the sauna.

Image Of Newly Re-Opened Locker Room in 2014

The resident followed up yesterday:

Looks like they sprayed, a temporary fix! Found 3, dead or close to it.

Nice to have a pool and sauna in your building - as long as it is properly maintained.