162 East 109th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

162 East 109th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Leon Goldenberg. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues since late 2024, with multiple complaints filed between December 2024 and January 2025, though most were resolved after HPD inspections. Of particular concern is an ongoing appliance issue reported in May 2025 regarding an electric/gas range, which remains open as of this report.

The building has demonstrated some maintenance challenges, as evidenced by various HPD violations and complaints. Apartment 5A was cited in December 2024 for inadequate heating and issues with a loose bathroom sink, while Apartment 3D received multiple violations in December 2023 related to missing kitchen fixtures, safety devices, and window repair needs, though these were all certified as corrected by early 2024. The property has shown generally good rodent control compliance, passing inspections in 2023 and 2024, with one failed inspection in September 2024.

There have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five filing periods, suggesting effective pest management. The building's maintenance record shows some pattern of recurring issues, particularly with heating systems, as multiple complaints were logged throughout late 2024 and early 2025. A significant concern is an active Department of Buildings violation from April 2023 regarding the failure to file the 2022 external low pressure inspection, though there is no recorded resolution date. The complex's age and building class as an "Old Law Tenement" indicate it is subject to various specific maintenance requirements, which appear to be addressed through the correction of most cited violations, though some ongoing issues remain.