244 West 106th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

244 West 106th Street is a 5-story OLD LAW TENEMENT building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, containing 10 units and owned by Kelvin Alvarado. The building has faced persistent rodent issues, with multiple rat sightings reported through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) between 2022 and mid-2023, including three service requests in July 2023 alone. The most recent inspections in 2025 continued to show rat activity, with bait applications recorded throughout March-April 2025.

The property has also experienced significant heat and hot water issues, particularly in November-December 2019, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding building-wide outages, though reports indicated restoration of services. Recent building violations from April 2023 include mouse infestations in apartment 3W, an illegal double cylinder lock in apartment 2W, and various maintenance issues such as broken plastered surfaces in apartment 3W. The building's history shows some concerning safety concerns, including two 2018 complaints about building vibration and debris hazards, though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate.

Previous violations regarding building egress and fire safety were documented in 2021, including issues with the bulkhead door and fire escape obstructions. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs between 2019 and 2025, with no reported infestations or eradications during this period. The property is currently under active rodent control measures, as evidenced by multiple baiting and compliance inspections throughout 2025.