172 West 109th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

The 15-unit building at 172 West 109th Street, owned by David Zahabian, has experienced persistent heating system issues over the past two years, with multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water problems between December 2022 and February 2025. Of particular concern is a cluster of complaints in early 2025, including both radiator and heat/hot water issues, where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to the apartments for inspection. The building also faced a heavy water leak problem in February 2024.

While there have been some structural and safety violations documented, many were related to administrative matters and have since been resolved, such as requirements for proper signage and documentation regarding bedbug reporting, carbon monoxide detectors, and building information. The property has maintained a good track record with bedbug management, with no reported infestations in the past two reporting periods (2024-2025). The building has experienced recurring rodent issues, particularly evident between 2022 and 2024, though recent inspections have shown improvement.

The most recent rodent inspection in July 2024 passed, suggesting effective management of the previous rat activity. Several infrastructural concerns were identified in 2019, including unsafe electrical wiring conditions and the presence of an abandoned refrigerator in a common area, though these were categorized as violations rather than emergency situations and have since been addressed according to the records. The Department of Buildings conducted an inspection in May 2023 and found no violations warranting further action.