140 West 105th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

140 West 105th Street is a 5-story, 29-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Paul Freitag. The building has recently (April 2025) experienced multiple maintenance issues, including ongoing pest problems (now an open heat/hot water complaint), door frame concerns, wall and ceiling plaster issues, and a malfunctioning bell/buzzer/intercom system, with several of these complaints resulting in HPD violations. The building has a documented history of elevator safety violations, with multiple ECB citations (2018-2020) regarding tampered door zone restrictors, though these were ultimately resolved.

Bedbug reports indicate consistent monitoring, with one reported infested unit in the 2022-2023 period and none in the most recent 2023-2024 report. While rodent inspections in 2023 showed generally positive results, with most inspections passing, there was one instance of rat activity noted in February 2023. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of various issues requiring attention, including plumbing problems (radiator issues in 2025 and sink problems in 2023), paint/plaster maintenance needs, and security/access concerns.

A significant number of 311 complaints were filed in April 2025 alone, suggesting recent deterioration in building conditions. The property has maintained active compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, most recently showing no active infestations as of December 2024. It's worth noting that while many past violations and complaints have been resolved, the persistence of certain issues, such as pests and maintenance needs, suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep.