227 West 105th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

227 West 105th Street is a 6-story, 40-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Jeff Farkas. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly during 2024, where multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding various infrastructure problems including heating, plumbing (toilets and radiators), electrical wiring, cabinet issues, and doors. Of particular concern was a heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building in January 2024.

In May 2024, there was an investigation into potential illegal hotel rooms, though no violations were found at the time of inspection. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with pest control, particularly during 2019 when multiple sanitary condition complaints were logged regarding pests, though these did not result in any violations. The property has also faced infrastructure challenges, as evidenced by a 2018 ECB violation regarding exterior building walls and façade maintenance.

Recent inspections indicate some improvement in overall building conditions, with the most recent rodent inspection in January 2025 resulting in a "Passed" status, following several years of rat activity between 2022-2024, including inspections where bait was applied. The building's bedbug reporting history shows mostly clear years, with only one infested unit reported in 2021, and no infestations reported in the past three years (2022-2025). While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, the property management's response has generally resulted in complaint closures, though many 2024 complaints were marked as closed without inspection access being granted. The most recent violations and complaints suggest more attention is required to maintain basic building systems, particularly regarding heating and infrastructure maintenance.