9 West 103rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

9 West 103rd Street is a 5-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1915 and currently owned by 9 West 103rd LLC. The Upper West Side property has experienced persistent maintenance issues over recent years, with recurring problems particularly related to heat and hot water. Most recently, in late 2024, there were two emergency heat/hot water complaints—one in November (Apartment 2R) that resulted in a violation for defective self-closing doors.

Similar heat-related issues were reported in October 2024, and throughout 2022, when multiple heat complaints were received but inspectors were often unable to gain access for verification. The building has also faced significant water-related challenges, with multiple complaints about heavy and slow leaks between 2022-2023, though inspectors frequently encountered access issues. Recent inspections have revealed various safety concerns, including active rat activity in 2023-2024, with both bait applications and compliance inspections recorded.

Multiple violations were identified regarding self-closing doors and security mechanisms, particularly at the building's entrance and vestibule, with inspections in 2023 and 2024 noting these issues. The property has demonstrated consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no current infestations or eradications since 2019, though one unit had issues in 2017-2018. A Department of Buildings violation from April 2023 remains active regarding failure to file the 2022 external low-pressure inspection report. While some violations have been resolved, including several building safety issues and individual apartment concerns, the pattern of repeated maintenance complaints suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges.