195 East 100th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

195 East 100th Street is a 4-story, 8-unit residential tenement building owned by Luis Vargas in East Harlem, constructed in 1895. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple open complaints reported in May 2025 regarding plumbing, wall conditions, and refrigerator problems.

Notable recent concerns include heat and hot water issues in January 2025, mold problems in April 2025, and historical heating system violations documented in late 2023 that affected multiple apartments (1A and 1B). The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of unresolved issues, including open violations for plumbing, paint, and appliance problems as of May 2025. The property has faced various systemic maintenance challenges over the past three years, including a period of unsanitary conditions involving mold (both in common areas and specific apartments), and a rat sighting in September 2024.

Violations from July 2024 indicate problems with self-closing doors, encumbrances in public areas, and a mouse infestation on the first floor. The building's heating infrastructure appears to be a persistent concern, with multiple heat/hot water complaints and inspection failures regarding heat provision in 2023-2024. While the building has maintained consistent bedbug reporting protocols showing no infestations from 2020 to 2025, and most recent rodent inspections have passed, the frequency and nature of other maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and general upkeep.