70 West 109th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

The six-story, 22-unit building at 70 West 109th Street, owned by Scott Berman, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over recent years, particularly related to heat and water systems. In 2025 alone, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints, including both building-wide and apartment-specific issues, with the most recent complaint in January 2025 being classified as an emergency. These heating system problems have been an ongoing concern, with similar complaints occurring in January 2024.

The building has also faced significant moisture-related problems, with multiple incidents of water leaks, mold, and ceiling issues reported in October 2023, resulting in violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The property has a history of pest problems as well, including an unsanitary condition involving sewage reported in August 2023 and evidence of an infestation of roaches and mice in apartment 31 noted in October 2023. More recent developments include two ECB violations in March 2024 related to unauthorized modifications in apartment 1 and illegal occupancy issues, though these were subsequently resolved with a penalty.

The building's heating system came under scrutiny again in January 2025, with a defective boiler complaint, though the inspection found no violations at that time. While rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with some failures noted in recent years, the most recent inspection in July 2024 passed. Notably, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations across multiple reporting periods from 2018 through 2025, with the exception of one reported case in 2018 that was successfully eradicated. The property has been actively managed, with various violations being addressed and certified as corrected, though the recurrence of heating system issues suggests ongoing challenges with building infrastructure.