249 West 109th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

At 249 West 109th Street, this 5-story, 16-unit Upper West Side building owned by Gabe Stone has experienced persistent rodent issues throughout 2025, with multiple DOHMH reports of rat sightings and signs of rodents between January and March 2025, and ongoing rodent activity confirmed during inspections. The building has also faced significant water-related challenges, evidenced by multiple HPD complaints and violations for heavy flow and slow leaks in late 2024 and early 2025, with one heavy flow violation eventually resulting in penalties.

An inspection in April 2024 revealed various maintenance issues in apartment 3D, including problems with electrical outlets, a leaky kitchen faucet, a defective fire escape window, and evidence of mold and pest infestations, though these violations were certified as corrected by May 2024. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status across multiple annual filings from 2018 to 2024, indicating successful pest management in this regard. A carbon monoxide detector inspection in February 2024 raised safety concerns, though the issue was ultimately resolved by May 2024.

Additional inspections and service requests reveal various other maintenance issues, including problems with door hardware, plumbing issues, and heating concerns during 2024. The building experienced temporary construction-related interruption in 2023, with a Stop Work Order being fully rescinded in early 2023. Recent rodent control efforts have included multiple bait applications throughout 2025, suggesting ongoing attempts to address the persistent pest problem.