149 West 106th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

This nine-story, 230-unit residential building located at 149 West 106th Street in the Upper West Side, owned by Daniel Drosin, was constructed in 1981 and has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple reports of heating and hot water problems affecting the entire building in 2025 and earlier in 2024, with inspection access being a consistent issue during these complaints. The building has also faced ongoing concerns with pests, including an active roach infestation violation in Apartment 4CC documented in 2024, as well as rodent activity identified in multiple inspections throughout 2023-2024. Recent service requests in 2025 indicate ongoing appliance issues, specifically with electric/gas ranges, with one such complaint still marked as open as of April 2025.

The property has a documented history of facade maintenance concerns, with an active ECB violation from January 2023 regarding inadequate safety measures related to an unsafe facade, resulting in a $10,000 penalty. Previous facade work in 2019 led to multiple violations regarding scaffold safety and installation requirements, though these were subsequently resolved. The building's systems have shown persistent issues requiring attention, including multiple radiator and plumbing complaints in 2024, along with environmental concerns such as mold and unsanitary conditions. While there have been several vacancies for heat and hot water issues, particularly in 2025, the building's management has consistently responded to HPD inspections, though access issues have sometimes hindered resolution verification. The property has demonstrated some progress in pest management, with recent bedbug reports showing no infested units reported between 2022-2024, though rodent inspections in 2023-2024 have been more concerning.

The building's maintenance history also includes various violations related to fire safety and building systems. In 2024, violations were issued for door self-closing mechanisms in common areas and the boiler room. Past complaints have addressed issues such as water leaks, electrical concerns, and bathroom maintenance problems, particularly in Apartment 1N as documented in 2021. While many historical violations have been closed and resolved, including several from 2019-2022, there remains an active focus on maintaining compliance with both local housing maintenance codes and building safety regulations. The building has shown some responsiveness to maintenance issues, with many complaints being addressed through inspections and violation resolutions, though access challenges for inspections continue to be a recurring theme in more recent service requests.