5 West 103rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

5 West 103rd Street is a 5-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side and owned by Larry Grant. The building has experienced recurrent plumbing and water-related issues, with multiple heat/hot water complaints and several plumbing problems documented between 2024 and 2025, including issues with bathtubs, shower systems, and steam pipes/risers. The property has faced significant maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water leaks, with violations related to heavy flow and damp spots observed in late 2024 and mid-2025, as well as unsanitary conditions including mold and pest infestations, particularly in apartment 2E.

A notable safety concern emerged in March 2025 with a complaint regarding locked/blocked egress, which resulted in an Oath Violation. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of system failures and deferred maintenance, including ceiling and wall issues, with multiple emergency complaints filed in June 2025 regarding water leaks, mold, and plaster problems. Previous records from 2024-2025 indicate violations related to carbon monoxide detectors, light fixtures, and door hardware in apartment 4W.

Although the building has maintained a bedbug-free status since 2021, rodent inspections reveal recurring rat activity, with three initial inspections showing activity between 2022 and 2023, though subsequent compliance inspections have passed. The building underwent a serious inspection in April 2020 that documented cracks along ceilings and mold issues in apartment 1E, resulting in a $625 penalty. While some violations have been closed through repair and certification, including various maintenance issues in apartment 2E and 4W, several recent violations remain open as of 2025, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges.