300 West 100th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

The 13-story, 76-unit apartment building at 300 West 100th Street, owned by David Katzenstein and built in 1910, has experienced a series of maintenance and compliance issues in recent years that warrant attention. Most concerning are the two open complaints from 2025 regarding refrigerator problems, which follow a pattern of appliance maintenance issues. The building has also faced significant challenges with unit 4DD in 2024, where multiple violations were documented including pest infestations (mice and roaches), water damage requiring paint/plaster repairs, flooring issues, and problems with self-closing doors and safety detectors. These violations, marked as "B" and "C" class, indicate varying levels of serious concerns, including potential safety implications.

The building's recent history shows ongoing pest control challenges, with multiple rodent inspections in 2023 revealing periods of activity requiring bait application. The property has maintained a clean record for bedbugs since 2019, with no reported infestations in recent years. Building safety protocols were validated through multiple Department of Buildings Tenant Safety Inspections in 2024, which found no violations at the time of inspection. However, there are several active DOB violations from 2023 regarding facade maintenance and swarm conditions that remain unresolved.

The building's maintenance history includes a period of exterior facade issues documented in 2019, though these were addressed by 2022. Recent complaints about heating system maintenance and various HPD violations, along with the multiple open HPD complaints for refrigerator issues in 2025, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that require regular monitoring. The apartment has undergone various renovation activities as evidenced by multiple permit issuances between 2019 and 2020, indicating maintenance and upgrades to building systems and infrastructure. While the building's age and location are typical for the Upper West Side, the frequency and nature of recent maintenance issues suggest an ongoing need for attentive property management.