162 East 105th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

162 East 105th Street is a 4-story, 7-unit old law tenement building located in East Harlem, owned by Walter Roberts and constructed in 1910. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with the most recent problems occurring in December 2024 affecting the entire building, despite HPD's inability to inspect all units.

This follows a similar incident in February 2022, suggesting ongoing infrastructure challenges. The property has maintained a strong track record of compliance with rodent control, passing all inspections since 2019, and has reported no bedbug infestations in its last five annual reports.

Several maintenance violations have been documented over the years, including hot water issues in apartments 1A and 3A (2024), a security concern with a locked boiler room door (2024), and various maintenance issues in 2021-2022 such as a leaking faucet in apartment 4A and handrail security concerns in public areas. While the building has regular rodent inspections showing consistent compliance, the persistent heating system problems and occasional maintenance violations suggest areas requiring ongoing attention. The most recent building permit was issued in March 2019, though no specific work details are provided in the available data.