203 West 109th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025
203 West 109th Street is a 5-story, 16-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by 109th Affordable Housing LLC. The building has experienced recurring pest issues, with multiple rat sightings reported through 311 calls between April and June 2025, and inspections continuing to show rat activity as recently as July 2025. The property has experienced several maintenance challenges, particularly in 2024-2025, including water leak issues, problems with the bell/buzzer/intercom system, and a notable heat/hot water emergency in June 2025.
Apartment 3E has been a focus of multiple violations, particularly in late 2024, involving mold, water leaks, and various bathroom maintenance issues that were certified as corrected between October and December 2024. The building's recent history includes several concerning patterns regarding unauthorized uses, with multiple Department of Buildings violations related to illegal conversions and transient occupancy discovered in 2022-2024. Notable active ECB violations include an illegal cellar apartment conversion (cellar apartment #BT) involving unpermitted installation of water lines, gas lines, and kitchen facilities, with a penalty balance of $2,500.
The building has experienced various infrastructure challenges, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2024-2025 involving door/window repairs, electrical issues, and unsanitary conditions. While there was a documented pest problem in 2021 and a mold issue in 2024, recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show no active infestations. The property has undergone regular rat inspections and baiting efforts throughout 2023-2025, though compliance inspections continue to indicate rat activity.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 16 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 9385 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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