333 East 109th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

333 East 109th Street is an 8-story, 35-unit residential building constructed in 2007 and currently owned by Jose Juan Torres. The property has experienced several significant issues over the years, with the most recent concerns centering around heating and facade maintenance. In late 2023, there were complaints about lack of heat/hot water throughout the building, which the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) could not inspect due to access issues.

Earlier in 2023, there was a heavy water leak complaint that was investigated without violations being issued. The building has a notable history of water-related problems, with multiple heavy flow water leak complaints recorded in 2018, along with various maintenance issues including door problems (reported in 2018-2019), unsanitary conditions (mold, 2018), and multiple instances of paint/plaster concerns affecting both walls and ceilings. Current violations and active concerns include facade maintenance issues, with the Department of Buildings citing the owner for failing to comply with facade inspection requirements, including recent penalties totaling $5,625 related to unsafe conditions.

The building also has several open violations from 2019 related to safety requirements, including missing notices for smoke and carbon monoxide detector requirements, as well as issues with building entrance door locks and various maintenance items. However, on a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2019-2024 showing zero infested or re-infested units. Recent rodent inspections from 2018 through 2025 have consistently passed, indicating good pest control practices. While maintenance issues have been recurring, particularly around water systems and building safety compliance, the management has generally addressed most complaints through the established channels, though access issues sometimes hinder proper inspections.