106 East 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The 6-story Old Law Tenement building at 106 East 116th Street in East Harlem, owned by Gideon Stryker, has experienced recurring heating and water system issues over the past several years. Between December 2019 and October 2020, there were multiple complaints regarding lack of heat and hot water affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. The building also faced water-related problems in 2020, with complaints about both slow and heavy leaks, along with issues related to walls requiring attention.

More recent maintenance history shows fewer major issues, though there were non-emergency complaints in 2021 regarding door frames and flooring, both of which were investigated and closed without violations. The building's violation record shows significant concerns in late 2018, including multiple heating and hot water violations affecting different apartments (notably Apartments 2 and 19), and problems with access to the heating system in the basement. A 2019 inspection revealed an open Class C violation regarding roof leaks over the ceiling at the 2nd story public hall.

Despite these historical issues, more recent bedbug reports from 2018 through 2024 show consistent zero infestation counts. Rodent inspections conducted regularly from 2018 through 2025 show generally good results, with only two inspections in 2024 and 2025 indicating rat activity, though these were followed by "Passed" results, suggesting improvements. The building's most recent rodent inspection in July 2025 was passed, indicating current compliance with health standards.