193 East 100th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The 16-unit, 5-story tenement building at 193 East 100th Street in East Harlem, owned by Luis Vargas, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most pressing concerns emerging between late 2023 and early 2025. Most notably, the building has faced recurrent heating and hot water problems, with the latest complaint in February 2025 resulting in HPD intervention, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored during the inspection. The property has also dealt with persistent water-related issues, particularly during January 2024, with multiple complaints about water leaks and unsanitary mold conditions resulting in violations.

Two apartments (5B and 2B) showed particular vulnerability, as evidenced by multiple violations issued during inspections in 2024. Apartment 2B is of particular concern, with open violations for mold, pest infestations, and defective safety equipment (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), while 5B had similar safety equipment violations that were certified as corrected in January 2025. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance, with several emergency service requests and violations for unsanitary conditions, including mold and pest infestations. While the building has passed rodent inspections in 2025 and 2024, there were periods of rat activity noted in 2024, as reflected in the rodent inspection records.

The property has maintained a clean bedbug record since 2020, with no reported infestations during the annual reporting periods. Recent improvements were noted in early 2025, with multiple maintenance issues being addressed, including heating system restoration and repair of security-related infrastructure, though the open violations in Apartment 2B suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age (constructed in 1910) is typical for its class as an Old Law Tenement, but the frequency and nature of complaints suggest that the property may require a more proactive approach to building maintenance and tenant services. The records indicate an ongoing need for attention to basic infrastructure systems, including plumbing, heating, and safety equipment, as well as routine maintenance of common areas and building systems.