207 West 108th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

207 West 108th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit residential building constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Tomas Aponte. The Upper West Side property has experienced persistent heat and hot water system issues throughout 2025, with multiple building-wide complaints between January and April, all classified as emergencies by HPD. Inspection access was often a barrier to full resolution verification.

The building faced significant boiler-related challenges in 2021, with multiple complaints about defective equipment, though inspections did not find violations at all times. Various Housing Maintenance Code violations were documented in 2022-2024, including lead paint hazards in Apartment 12, door-related issues in multiple locations, and a mouse infestation in Apartment 4 (2022). Recent rodent activity has been a recurring concern, with multiple inspections in 2025 showing rat activity and the application of bait, although a compliance inspection passed in July 2025.

The building underwent Department of Buildings inspections in 2021 that revealed several mechanical and safety system deficiencies, including issues with the boiler room lighting and backflow preventer. Historical records show earlier issues with illegal conversion (2019), and between 2018-2024, there were no reported bedbug infestations. The property had active permits issued in 2019 for unspecified work, and numerous emergency heat/hot water complaints were logged between January and April 2025, suggesting ongoing building system maintenance challenges.