183 East 104th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The 6-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 183 East 104th Street in East Harlem, currently owned by Derek Cohn, has a notable pattern of rodent activity in recent years. The most concerning current issue is a 2023 Department of Buildings violation for failure to file the 2019 external low-pressure inspection, which remains active as of July 2025. The building has experienced persistent rat activity, with multiple inspections between 2022 and 2025 consistently revealing the presence of rodents.

Most recently, in July 2025, an initial inspection confirmed rat activity, following a compliance inspection in September 2024 that also noted the same issue. Of particular note is the building's previous history of infestations, with a series of rat sightings reported to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in 2018, though these complaints were promptly closed. While the building has consistently reported zero bedbug incidents in its annual filings from 2020 through 2024, the ongoing rodent issues represent a significant concern for resident comfort and building maintenance.

The most recent official complaint was closed in September 2019 regarding a mouse sighting, though this appears to be an isolated incident compared to the more recent documented rodent activity. The building's age (constructed in 1910) and classification as an Old Law Tenement are typical for the East Harlem neighborhood, where similar buildings are common. The property's recent inspection history shows a mix of passed inspections and documented rat activity, indicating ongoing challenges with pest management despite some compliance successes.