56 West 105th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

The 5-story, 15-unit Old Law Tenement building at 56 West 105th Street, managed by Manhattan Valley Realty, LLC, has had a number of significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple instances of rodent activity documented between 2023 and 2025, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 showing rat activity.

The building has also experienced repeated plumbing issues, with multiple emergency complaints in 2025 involving toilets, radiators, and general plumbing problems; however, none of these resulted in official violations. Six maintenance complaints and violations were recorded on May 1, 2025, covering various issues including mold, wall conditions, plumbing, appliance problems, general maintenance, and flooring concerns, though again, no violations were issued upon HPD inspection. The building has a documented history of violations and maintenance needs particularly affecting apartment 5C, including plumbing fixture repairs, bathroom renovations, and painting requirements issued between 2021 and 2023, all of which were eventually closed.

There were several regulatory compliance issues noted in 2022-2023 regarding carbon monoxide detection requirements, bedbug reporting, and gas leak notification procedures, though these violations are now listed as closed. The Department of Buildings has active violations as of June 2023 regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2021-2022, creating concerns about building safety systems. Additionally, while the building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 to 2024 shows no infestations, the presence of recurring sanitary and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep.