74 West 105th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

The five-story, 10-unit tenement building at 74 West 105th Street, owned by Robin Baez, has experienced several maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, the building has a documented history of plumbing issues, with multiple complaints about toilets and radiator problems in 2021-2022, along with significant violations regarding mold and water leaks in Apartment 2 that remain open as of the latest inspection. There have been recurring heating system concerns, with complaints about inadequate heat and hot water in both the entire building and individual apartments.

The building's infrastructure has required ongoing attention, including issues with floors, stairs, and both interior and exterior doors. Recent inspections in October 2023 identified several violations in Apartment 6, including problems with vinyl floor tiles, door hardware, and leaky bathroom faucets, though these were certified for correction by December 2023. The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past six years.

However, rodent activity has been an ongoing concern, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 indicating rat presence. Previous inspections between 2020 and 2024 showed a pattern of rat activity, though some later inspections recorded "Passed" results. The building's maintenance history shows regular interaction with housing authorities, with multiple emergency complaints being addressed through inspections and corrections, though some violations remain open or were only recently addressed. The property has consistently submitted annual bedbug reports showing no infestations, and while rodent control efforts have been documented through bait application and inspections, the recent July 2025 inspection suggests ongoing challenges with pest control.