13 West 103rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

13 West 103rd Street is a 5-story, 16-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Camille Morrison. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most concerning being a pattern of heat and hot water problems, both building-wide and in individual apartments. Recent complaints from December 2024 included issues with an electric/gas range, unsanitary conditions (pests), and electrical outlet problems, all of which were closed after inspections found no violations.

A significant safety concern was addressed in February 2023 regarding a smoke detector issue. The building has undergone multiple rodent control efforts in 2024, with inspections showing both rat activity and the application of bait throughout the year. The property has an ongoing pest management history, with multiple 311 complaints regarding pests in 2021 and 2024, though recent bedbug reports from late 2024 indicate no infested units.

Other maintenance issues have included electrical problems, water leaks, and the need for various repairs in different apartments as documented in both 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations. The elevator system required attention in 2024, resulting in a violation for malfunctioning features including in-car communication and missing Braille tags, for which a penalty of $625 was imposed but the current status remains active. While many past violations have been closed and some recent complaints have shown no housing code violations upon inspection, the pattern of recurring issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with building systems and pest management.