235 West 107th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

The 95-unit, 6-story building at 235 West 107th Street in the Upper West Side, owned by Roderick Jones, was constructed in 1920 as a New Law Single Room Occupancy building. The property has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues, with four documented complaints between 2022 and 2024, all affecting the entire building and classified as emergencies. More recently, in 2025, the building faced multiple after-hours work violations, with at least three complaints in March and April resulting in Oath Violations.

The building's elevator system has generated significant concern, with multiple violations and complaints throughout 2024 regarding safety features and maintenance, including inoperative door restrictors and other critical safety issues, with active ECB violations totaling over $10,000 in penalties. Between 2022 and 2025, various other maintenance issues have been documented, including problems with flooring, pests, and appliances, along with multiple open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements and safety notification postings for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building has a documented history of rodent activity, with inspections between 2022 and 2025 consistently showing evidence of rat presence, though most recently (January 2025) passing inspections.

During 2022, the building experienced various maintenance challenges, including issues with flooring (resulting in violations), unsanitary conditions, and problems with appliances. There have been multiple heat-related complaints throughout 2022-2024, often requiring HPD intervention. The property has also undergone construction work, with several violations issued to Conrock Construction LLC in 2023 regarding proper construction management and safety requirements, though some of these violations were subsequently resolved. The building's most recent rodent inspection in January 2025 was passed, though previous inspections indicated regular issues with rat activity.