103 West 104th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

103 West 104th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit old-law tenement building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Robin Baez. The building has experienced recurring plumbing issues, with the most recent toilet-related complaint logged in April 2025, following several plumbing problems in 2023 and a significant water leak in 2022. Notably, in mid-2022, Apartment 2B was found to have multiple violations including mold in the bathroom, missing carbon monoxide detectors, and defective wall plaster, though these violations were subsequently addressed.

In 2021, serious maintenance concerns were documented in Apartment 1A, including pest infestations (roaches and mice), damaged walls and flooring, and plumbing problems, all of which appear to remain unresolved as of the current record. A concerning pattern of plumbing and sanitation issues emerged in 2023, with two plumbing-related violations issued through the Environmental Control Board, particularly regarding maintenance of the building's cellar. While the building has maintained a zero incidence of bedbugs in recent years (2018-2024), it did experience rodent activity in early 2017, though subsequent inspections from 2018 through 2024 have consistently passed, indicating improved pest management. Despite the building's age and maintenance history, there have been recent improvements in certain areas, such as the consistent passing of rodent inspections and the absence of bedbug infestations.

However, the recurring nature of plumbing issues, as evidenced by multiple complaints over recent years, suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges. The building has undergone several inspections and repairs, with some violations being promptly addressed, while others, particularly those from 2021 in Apartment 1A, appear to remain open. The property has had regular inspections and reporting for pest control, with no recent major infestations reported. Most service requests have been responded to and closed, though there were notable instances in 2025 and 2022 where HPD inspections could not be completed or resulted in no violations being found.