127 East 107th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

127 East 107th Street, an 8-story, 108-unit residential building in East Harlem constructed in 1985 and currently owned by Lucrecia Almanzar, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges from 2022 through 2025. Most notably, there have been recurring issues with pests, evidenced by multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations, including rodent activity confirmed during inspections in 2024-2025 and the presence of cockroaches and mice in multiple apartments (e.g., units 412 and 804). The building has also faced water-related issues, with complaints about heavy leaks and unsanitary conditions in 2025, plus multiple water leak violations documented through Housing Maintenance Code complaints.

A temperature-related emergency was reported in May 2025 regarding heat/hot water issues in an apartment, though HPD inspections were unable to gain access for verification. The property has documented several structural and safety concerns over the years, including issues with the elevator system (multiple complaints about devices and safety features), and boiler problems, with violations issued in 2020-2022 regarding door lock monitoring and defective equipment. Recent inspections have shown consistent rat activity, with the most recent evidence in 2025.

The building has undergone periodic bedbug infestations between 2019 and 2024, affecting multiple units in each reporting period but showing eradication efforts were generally successful. Environmental Control Board violations from 2020-2022 indicate ongoing maintenance concerns, including issues with the building's exterior, facade maintenance, and safety devices, though many of these violations were ultimately resolved. The property has received multiple permits for work through the years, suggesting ongoing maintenance and repair efforts are being made, with the most recent permits issued in 2020 for exterior work.