160 East 103rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

160 East 103rd Street is a 60-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Herminio Torres. The property has experienced persistent heating and hot water system issues throughout 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed in May 2025 alone, affecting both the entire building and individual apartments. While some of these complaints were temporarily resolved, as evidenced by HPD inspections confirming restoration of service, one heat-related complaint remains open as of May 18, 2025.

The building's condition has raised significant concerns, particularly regarding safety and habitability, with violations documented for inadequate fire door functionality and security in 2024, as well as rodent infestation issues. Three separate Housing Maintenance Code complaints regarding rodent activity in the East Yard were filed in July 2024, and multiple rodent activity inspections were conducted in 2025 with varying results. The property has a history of various violations and issues requiring attention, including structural concerns with a cracked window lentil and water damage in Apartment 5F (2024), gas supply issues in Apartment 4A (2024), and multiple Building Department complaints regarding sidewalk shed conditions and elevator service.

Emergency control board violations related to an unauthorized laundry facility installation in the cellar area remain active, with associated penalties totaling $4,000. Despite these challenges, the building has demonstrated some responsiveness to maintenance requirements, with most historical violations having been closed, though some recent complaints remain unresolved. The building's record shows regular pest control efforts, including monthly baiting inspections for rat activity, though complaints about rodent presence and activity have continued to be documented through 2025.