107 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 5-story, 10-unit building at 107 Morningside Avenue in Harlem, built in 1901 and owned by Stanley Celius, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there has been a consistent pattern of heat and hot water issues in 2025, with multiple complaints indicating building-wide problems between April 9-12, 2025. The property has also faced significant plumbing issues, with emergency complaints regarding bathtubs/showers, toilets, and basins/sinks recorded in December 2022 and January 2025, and violations documented in January 2025 related to bathroom fixtures. Safety concerns have been raised regarding fire escapes, window guards, and general building maintenance, with open violations from October 2024 indicating problems with fire escape windows, window counterbalances, and various repair needs in apartments 1A, 1B, and 5A.

The building's maintenance history shows persistent infrastructure issues, including multiple complaints about plumbing problems, including sink and bathtub issues, and problems with interior surface conditions like plaster and paint. Recent inspections in 2025 have continued to reveal rat activity, though some inspections show compliance. The property has been subject to numerous Department of Buildings inspections and violations, particularly between 2018-2023, with ongoing concerns about building exterior walls, including vertical cracks and deterioration. While there have been some past issues with bedbugs (noted in 2019), recent filings indicate zero infestations since then.

The building's management has faced challenges maintaining compliance with Housing Maintenance Code requirements, as evidenced by multiple open violations related to window repairs, plaster issues, and paint requirements. The data shows regular reporting of maintenance issues through both 311 complaints and formal violations, with some cases where violations were properly certified as closed, though many recent violations remain open as of October 2024. The building's age and history as an "OLD LAW TENEMENT" suggest inherent maintenance challenges, though the frequency and variety of complaints indicate ongoing struggles with building systems and interior maintenance. The property has maintained a relatively stable record regarding pest control in recent years, with zero bedbug cases reported since 2020-2021, but rodent activity continues to be monitored with varying results through 2023-2025.