103 West 77th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

103 West 77th Street is a five-story, 16-unit old law tenement building owned by Thomas Rohlman, dating back to 1892. The building has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues throughout 2023-2025, with multiple emergency complaints recorded, particularly in January and February 2024. There have also been ongoing rodent problems, with the most recent inspection in June 2024 passing, following multiple instances of rat activity in late 2023 and earlier.

Apartment 2B has been the focal point of several maintenance issues, including multiple violations for pest infestations (verified in October 2024), various hardware and safety system problems (including smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and self-closing doors) identified during 2022 inspections, and flooring repairs needed in 2023. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of emergency complaints and violations, particularly relating to heat/hot water systems and pest control. Inspection records from the Department of Buildings indicate regular monitoring and attempts at remediation, with inspections showing varying results between passed and failed for rodent activity between 2018 and 2024.

While some violations have been closed, others required multiple service requests for resolution, suggesting challenges in completing necessary repairs on the first attempt. The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting requirements from 2019-2024, consistently reporting zero infested units, though it is worth noting the building has not consistently experienced similar issues with other pests since 2023. Recent rodent inspections in 2024 indicate improved conditions, while the heat/hot water complaints suggest ongoing system challenges.