22 East 109th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The five-story, 15-unit Old Law Tenement at 22 East 109th Street in East Harlem, built in 1920 and currently owned by Hope East Of Fifth Hdfc Inc, has experienced recurring heating system issues recently, with multiple heat/hot water complaints filed between December 2024 and January 2025, though many of these complaints were unable to be verified during HPD inspections due to access issues. More concerning are the open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of July 2024 in apartment 3B, including problems with a water leak in the bathroom ceiling, a defective kitchen sink cabinet, and an ongoing roach infestation.

The building has also faced structural questions, with two Department of Buildings complaints in March 2023 regarding building shaking/vibration, and an active ECB violation from March 2023 concerning disrepair conditions in apartment 4A including floor issues and minor vertical cracks, with a penalty imposed of $3,125. The property has a mixed history of pest management, with documented instances of bedbug infestations in 2020 and 2021, though reports from 2022-2024 indicate no infestations. Recent rodent control efforts show ongoing challenges, with multiple bait applications and inspections between 2024 and 2025 indicating rat activity.

The building's maintenance history shows various repair needs, including door/window issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 complaints in January 2025 that were investigated but found not to violate housing codes. While there have been some successful repairs and closures of certain violations, the persistence of heating system complaints and the number of open violations in apartment 3B suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's permit history shows routine maintenance work being conducted, with several permits issued for electrical and plumbing work in 2019-2020.