119 East 102nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The 6-story, 36-unit building at 119 East 102nd Street in East Harlem, owned by Roberto Anazagasti and constructed in 1936, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring issues with heat and hot water, particularly during the winter months of late 2024-2025, with multiple complaints filed for both the entire building and individual apartments. The building has also faced persistent problems with unsanitary conditions, including three mold-related complaints in 2025 alone, though inspections did not result in violations being issued.

Additional maintenance concerns have emerged periodically, including electrical power outages, plumbing issues affecting bathtubs/showers, and door problems, with HPD inspections often unable to gain access to verify the reported conditions. The building's infrastructure has shown signs of deterioration, with an active ECB violation as of October 2023 citing disrepair of the front facade stucco, cracks in the brick wall, and an improperly installed A/C unit on the fire escape. Inspection records from 2024-2025 indicate the presence of rat activity, with multiple bait applications and compliance inspections conducted.

In November 2024, several Housing Maintenance Code violations were documented across multiple apartments, including issues with bathroom ceilings, kitchen cabinets, and both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 1B. While there have been complaints regarding building stability and drainage issues (though no violations were warranted upon inspection), the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in recent years. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, though access issues have prevented some inspections from being completed, particularly regarding heat/hot water and various maintenance problems.