15 West 107th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

The 6-story, 30-unit building at 15 West 107th Street, owned by Jay Silver and constructed in 1905, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2025. Between May and June 2025, multiple HPD violations were documented, including problems with the fire escape, lighting, flooring, ceiling paint/plaster, and window frames. Most concerning are the open housing maintenance code complaints from June 2025 related to unsanitary conditions (including pest and mold issues), and safety concerns involving smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

In late 2024, apartment 21 was cited for various violations including unsafe electrical wiring, plumbing issues, and problems with flooring, while recent complaints from June 2025 involved plumbing, ventilation, and flooring issues that inspectors could not initially access. The building has a history of elevator and safety concerns, with complaints about single-device elevator service in 2023 and multiple violations related to illegal hotel room usage between 2020-2024. Three separate environmental control board violations regarding illegal transient use and safety concerns were issued in 2023, though these were subsequently resolved.

The building's maintenance history shows persistent issues, including multiple open violations for failing to file low-pressure boiler inspections from 2018 through 2023. Regular rodent control measures have been documented, particularly in late 2024, indicating ongoing pest management challenges. While bedbug reports from 2021-2024 show primarily zero infestations or successful eradication efforts, the building's overall maintenance record suggests continuing challenges with building systems and habitability standards that require ongoing monitoring and attention.