136 West 109th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

136 West 109th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit Old Law tenement building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Joshua Gotlib. The building has experienced recurring issues with both heat/hot water and rodent activity over the past two years.

From late 2023 through early 2024, there were multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints, with HPD inspectors often being unable to gain access to verify conditions, though some violations were documented, particularly in Apartment 1W. In late 2022, there was a significant incident regarding the boiler system, leading to an ECB violation for multiple burner and safety issues, though this was resolved in early 2023. The rodent situation has shown persistent challenges, with multiple reports between 2023 and 2024, including rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents.

While some recent inspections have passed, others indicated rat activity and required bait application. The building has undergone various other maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly in Apartment 1W, including problems with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, hot water supply, and various bathroom fixtures. Recent records from 2024-2025 show no bedbug infestations reported, and the building's compliance with rodent control efforts is ongoing, with several bait applications documented throughout 2023-2024.