26 East 109th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

26 East 109th Street is a five-story, 10-unit Old Law tenement building in East Harlem, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Richard Winslow. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025, with eight emergency complaints filed between January 28 and February 14, 2025, affecting both the entire building and individual apartments.

These complaints were consistently addressed, with HPD confirming restoration of services during inspections, though at least one violation was issued for inadequate heat/hot water in October 2024. The building has also faced rodent challenges, with multiple inspections showing rat activity throughout 2024, though a passing inspection was recorded in June 2025. Apartment 1B has documented violations as of October 2024, including issues with mice and roach infestations, defective smoke detectors, and a faulty carbon monoxide detector.

Other maintenance concerns have been noted, including a broken intercom system (Apartment 2A, 2023) and deteriorating plaster surfaces (Apartment 5A, 2024). The building's property records show multiple permits issued in 2019 for plumbing and electrical work, and regular bedbug reporting has indicated zero infestation cases from 2018-2024. While the building has experienced persistent maintenance challenges, recent records indicate some improvements, including a passed rodent inspection in June 2025.