204 West 108th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

204 West 108th Street, a six-story, 48-unit residential building constructed in 1915, has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The building is currently facing an open electrical power outage complaint as of April 2025, and has a history of significant heat and hot water supply problems throughout 2024, with multiple complaints filed and numerous instances where HPD could not gain access for inspection. The building has been dogged by rat activity concerns, with multiple compliance inspections in 2025 showing ongoing issues.

The property has several active violations that require attention. As of 2024, there are open Class B and C violations related to Apartment 61, including issues with floor tiles, fire escape access, and various safety system deficiencies. The building's fire safety systems are also a concern, with violations for defective self-closing doors noted in both 2022 and 2024.

Additionally, significant building-wide safety concerns are evident from the 2023-2024 period, including multiple violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that remain unresolved. The Department of Buildings records show several active violations regarding exterior maintenance and building safety requirements, including failures to submit required inspection reports and maintain exterior walls. While the building has demonstrated thorough bedbug management with zero reported infestations in recent years, the ongoing issues with basic services like heat, water, and electrical systems, combined with persistent rodent activity, suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort. The building's ownership has faced penalties related to failure to comply with various safety reporting requirements, indicating possible management difficulties in addressing building-wide issues.