164 East 104th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The 8-unit, 4-story tenement building at 164 East 104th Street in East Harlem, built in 1910 and currently owned by Walter Roberts, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been three separate complaints about flooring and stair conditions in 2025 alone (May and February), and multiple heating system issues were reported in late 2024, affecting the entire building.

Three heating-related violations were documented in November 2024, including inadequate hot water supply, with one specific violation affecting apartment 2B and another concerning the defective heating system in the boiler room. The building has also faced recurring issues with doors and windows, including a 2024 violation related to a fire door in the cellar. While the property has maintained compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, with no infestations reported in the past three years, it has had some notable structural and safety concerns.

An active ECB violation remains from 2018 regarding improper door hardware and blocked egress, though most other past violations have been closed or resolved. The building's recent history shows consistent rodent control compliance, with all inspections since November 2021 passing, though there were several instances of rat activity noted in late 2021. The property has also demonstrated compliance with smoking regulations, with no recent violations recorded.