209 West 109th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

The 16-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 209 West 109th Street in the Upper West Side, owned by 109th Affordable Housing LLC, has experienced a multitude of concerning maintenance issues in recent months. Between March and May 2025, there were multiple incidents of building shaking/vibration complaints, issues with illegal conversion claims, and emergency mold problems. The building has also faced persistent pest control challenges, including multiple reports of unsanitary conditions relating to pests and confirmed rat activity in recent inspections throughout 2023-2025.

Several apartments, including 1W, 2W, and 5R, have documented violations related to door and window maintenance, self-closing door requirements, and various repairs needed to maintain habitable conditions. In addition to these ongoing issues, recent service requests from May 2025 highlight concerns with building maintenance, including water leaks, interior air quality issues, and problems with paint/plaster conditions. The building's rodent problem is particularly noteworthy, with repeated inspections showing rat activity, though some inspections also show compliance or passed results.

Notably, there is an active ECB violation from May 2024 regarding unauthorized occupancy of a recreational room being used for sleeping purposes, with a penalty balance of $1,250. While the building underwent various inspections throughout 2023-2025, many inspection attempts were either unable to gain access or resulted in no violations being found, though this doesn't necessarily indicate resolution of the reported issues. The property has maintained an apparently effective bedbug management program, with no reported infestations in recent years.