153 East 103rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The 4-story, 8-unit residential building at 153 East 103rd Street in East Harlem, owned by Marvin Basch, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water in recent years, particularly affecting apartment 5. Two emergency complaints in 2024 (January and December) regarding inadequate heating resulted in violations, and as of December 2024, there are still open Class C violations concerning both heating systems and defective self-closing doors in apartment 5. The building's HVAC system appears to have required multiple inspections and interventions, as indicated by the violations related to access to the heating system in early 2024.

The property has undergone several health and safety inspections, with more recent records showing improvement. Rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024 include some instances of rat activity, but most recent inspections passed. The building has consistently reported zero instances of bedbug infestations in the last five reporting periods (2020-2025). Between 2019-2024, there were multiple Department of Health inspections related to food establishment regulations, though exact details of these issues were not specified in the data.

The Department of Buildings received multiple complaints in 2021 regarding suspected illegal hotel rooms in the building, though these inspections were unable to gain access after multiple attempts. The building's history includes some notable permit activity, with two electrical work permits issued in 2019 and 2020, and a boiler-related complaint from 2020 that also resulted in access issues during inspection. While the property has had its share of maintenance challenges, recent inspections suggest efforts are being made to address various building systems. The frequency of heating-related complaints, particularly during the winter months, appears to be the most significant ongoing issue affecting resident comfort and building systems.