106 East 19th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

106 East 19th Street is a 12-story converted New Law tenement building located in Manhattan's Gramercy neighborhood, constructed in 1911 and currently owned by Ahron Freidus. The building, which contains 10 residential units, has experienced several significant issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water, with a recent emergency complaint filed in December 2024 regarding the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

The building's compliance history reveals multiple inspections where access could not be obtained, including investigations into illegal hotel rooms and a Certificate of Occupancy issue in 2024. The property has maintained a clean pest record in recent years, with no reported bedbug infestations or eradications from 2020 through 2024, marking a significant improvement since a few incidents between 2018-2019. The building's exterior has faced scrutiny, particularly in 2021 when violations were issued for facade maintenance issues, including water damage and eroded joints, resulting in a $1,250 penalty that has since been resolved.

Historical records show consistent passing grades in rodent inspections from 2010 to 2012, indicating stable pest management during that period. While some previous violations related to work without permits were identified, these were either resolved or inspection results indicated no violations warranted. The most pressing current concern appears to be the building's infrastructure reliability, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems, which has prompted multiple complaints and inspection requests over the past year.