317 West 105th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

The 16-unit, five-story building at 317 West 105th Street in Manhattan's Upper West Side, owned by Frank Magnone, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years. Most notably, there have been recurring rodent activity concerns, with the most recent inspections in 2025 (February and March) showing clear evidence of rat activity, following similar findings in 2022 and 2024.

The property is currently facing open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements as of April 2024, though previous annual filings from 2019-2023 indicated zero infested units during those periods. In October 2018, the building experienced multiple maintenance issues, including concerns about mold (an emergency situation), various ceiling paint/plaster problems (some of which inspectors could not access), and plumbing issues related to basins/sinks. A water leak complaint from that same period was also unable to be inspected.

More recently, in early 2025, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene identified violations during a rodent-related inspection, requiring follow-up inspections. The building's history includes one investigation in 2020 regarding unauthorized hotel room conversions, which was determined to have no violations at the time of inspection. While the building's age (1901 construction) is typical for the area, the repeated maintenance issues and recent rodent concerns suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and pest management.