13 West 100th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

13 West 100th Street is a 5-story Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1920 on New York City's Upper West Side, currently owned by Ethan Rozenblatt and containing 12 units. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years, particularly related to water supply and plumbing problems. Between 2020-2022, there were multiple emergency reports of water leaks and supply issues, with violations issued in July 2021 for heavy flow water leaks and mold problems that affected habitability.

More recently, in 2023-2024, the building faced concerns related to fire safety and maintenance, including violations for obstructed fire escapes in apartments 3C and 5C, as well as non-compliant self-closing doors at the building entrance. Of particular note is the current active violation (2024) regarding failure to file the required external low-pressure inspection reports from 2018-2023, which raises concerns about potential safety system maintenance neglect. The building has also had recurring pest control challenges, with rodent activity documented in inspections throughout its recent history, including a July 2024 failed inspection for rat activity, though there were periods of compliance in 2022 and 2023.

While the building's bedbug reports from 2022 through 2024 consistently show zero infested units, indicating effective management of this particular pest issue, the ongoing rodent activity suggests persistent challenges with general pest control. The property has undergone multiple inspections and received prompt attention to many complaints, as evidenced by the relatively quick closure of most service requests, though some violations and systemic issues remain unresolved. These documented issues paint a picture of a historic building facing typical age-related maintenance challenges, with specific areas of concern including water system reliability, fire safety compliance, and pest management.