210 West 109th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

The 5-story, 20-unit building at 210 West 109th Street, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Angela Franco, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been recurring concerns with pest management, particularly regarding rats, with multiple rodent sightings documented between 2022 and 2025.

The building appears to have undergone both initial inspections and compliance checks by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, with varying results including "Passed" and "Rat Activity" designations, indicating an ongoing challenge with rodent control despite some periods of successful management. More recently, in late 2024, there were emergency door-related complaints that HPD inspectors were unable to access for evaluation, though these were subsequently closed. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of addressing various violations, including three consecutive annual bedbug report violations from 2021 through 2024, though the most recent bedbug report filing for 2025 indicates no infested or re-infested units.

A notable Department of Buildings violation from May 2023 involved an unsecured window air conditioner installation at the 4th floor level, which was resolved. The property has also maintained some emergency response capabilities, as evidenced by the prompt closure of a plumbing water supply complaint in 2021 and the completion of several bait application treatments in 2023. While the building has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in recent filings, the ongoing rodent activity and door maintenance concerns suggest there are still areas requiring attention.