103 West 105th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

Located at 103 West 105th Street, this 6-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building was constructed in 1930 and is currently owned by Saar Avnery. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with particularly concerning patterns emerging in 2024-2025. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water-related complaints, including violations issued in November 2024 and February 2025, though some complaints were resolved without violations.

Water issues have also been persistent, with slow leaks and damp spots reported in late 2023 and early 2025. The building has faced several safety and maintenance challenges, including a mold incident (December 2023), pest issues (August 2024), and various HVAC-related complaints. There are multiple fire safety concerns indicated by violations related to self-closing doors in common areas, fire escape windows, and missing safety equipment in an apartment. Recent violations include an active Environmental Control Board violation from September 2023 regarding incorrect plumbing fixtures in the laundry room with a penalty of $3,125.

The building's history shows a mix of resolved and recurring issues, including several incidents of inadequate hot water supply and problematic ventilation systems. While there have been some rodent activity reports between 2022-2024, recent inspections (2024) show improvement with "passed" results for rodent inspections. Notably, the building has maintained a record of no documented bedbug infestations in recent years, with the last four annual filings showing zero affected units. The property has also seen multiple Department of Buildings complaints, including those related to illegal hotel rooms and unauthorized plumbing work, though inspections either found no violations or the inspector was unable to gain access.