70 West 106th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

The five-story, 14-unit building at 70 West 106th Street in the Upper West Side, owned by Badri Nath, has experienced several maintenance and pest issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been persistent pest problems, with multiple complaints about rats and unsanitary conditions recorded in both 2025 and 2024.

Recent inspections in June 2025 confirmed rat activity, and as of June 2025, there were open violations related to unsanitary conditions and paint/plaster issues affecting ceilings and walls, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's systems have also shown vulnerabilities, including four emergency complaints in 2023-2025 regarding plumbing issues and ceiling problems. The property has maintained annual bedbug reporting compliance since 2018, with no documented infestations during this period.

Previous heat and hot water emergencies in 2022 were addressed promptly, and several security and safety violations were corrected, including issues with self-closing doors and lock repairs. While there are currently some open violations related to building safety signage (from 2019 inspections), the building has generally responded to regulatory requirements, including a recent inspection in 2025 that resulted in an oath violation regarding building shaking concerns. The presence of rat activity during recent inspections, despite previous baiting efforts and compliance inspections showing "Passed" results, indicates ongoing pest management challenges that the building management has been attempting to address through various means since at least 2022.