181 East 104th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

181 East 104th Street is a 5-story, 13-unit pre-war tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Calynne Oyolokor. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, most notably with heat and hot water systems, evidenced by multiple emergency complaints in 2019, 2021, and most recently in January 2025 affecting the entire building.

The building has also faced challenges with sanitation and pest control, particularly with persistent rodent activity documented through multiple inspections from 2023 through 2025, including recent inspections in July 2025 that showed rat activity and bait application in February 2025. In September 2023, the Department of Buildings issued a violation regarding improperly supported window A/C units on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors, resulting in a $250 penalty. The building's maintenance history includes several instances of garbage/recycling storage issues in 2018-2019 that were inspected but resulted in no violations.

Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in any of the annual reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, indicating effective pest management in this regard. The most recent service request, filed in January 2025 regarding heat/hot water issues, was closed by HPD without gaining access to verify the conditions. The building's age and history suggest ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure maintenance, particularly with heating systems and pest control, while maintaining a relatively clean record regarding bedbugs and unsanitary conditions in recent years.