217 West 106th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

The five-story, 14-unit tenement building at 217 West 106th Street, built in 1925 and owned by Hilton Smith, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, most recently in December 2024, as well as rodent problems documented through multiple complaints and inspections. The building has failed rodent inspections in 2025, 2022, and 2020, though several inspections have also passed.

The property’s heating system has been a persistent concern, with emergency complaints in both December 2024 and March 2022, and a confirmed violation regarding hot water service in apartment 1D from 2015 that was certified as corrected in 2018. Additional maintenance matters include a plumbing complaint from 2019 that could not be inspected, and defective boiler issues documented in 2021 that resulted in Environmental Control Board violations for corrosion, gauge problems, and required servicing, though these were resolved with no penalties. Recent health and safety concerns include a June 2025 complaint about unsanitary animal conditions that could not be inspected.

However, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five years. While there have been several rodent-related complaints since 2020, the majority of recent inspections have shown passing results, with the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 indicating ongoing monitoring. The building has also faced challenges with access for inspections during various complaints, including heat, hot water, and plumbing issues, suggesting potential communication or coordination difficulties.