106 Rivington Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

The 2-family house at 106 Rivington Street, built in 1900 and currently owned by Munlai Chang, has experienced recurring maintenance and pest control issues over the past several years. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints and inspections related to rodent activity, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing rat sightings in April, though these complaints were investigated and closed without violations being found. From mid-2024, the building faced significant heat and hot water system problems during the summer months, with multiple HPD complaints filed and subsequently addressed, though no violations were issued during inspections.

The 3rd-floor apartment has documented open violations from June 2024 regarding roof leaks and defective plaster surfaces that require repair, along with an issue concerning the heating system operating during summer months. The building has a pattern of failed or incomplete compliance regarding external low-pressure inspections, with active violations noted as recently as September 2024. Historical data shows these violations were dismissed previously through proper processes.

The property has maintained a consistent record of no bedbug infestations across multiple reporting periods from 2020 to the present, with all reports indicating zero affected units. Rodent control efforts have included regular bait applications throughout 2023-2024, with inspections showing varying levels of rodent activity, though the most recent inspections in 2025 have indicated improvements with no violations being cited. During 2020, there was one complaint about boiler issues which was referred to HPD for further action.