107 Vermilyea Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034

107 Vermilyea Avenue is a 6-story, 32-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1914 and currently owned by Stanley Geotes. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent months, with multiple complaints and violations documented between January and June 2025. Most notably, there have been three heat/hot water complaints in 2025 (including two for the entire building in February and one in June), with HPD unable to gain access for proper inspection in some cases.

The building has also faced various plumbing issues (including problems with radiators, bathtubs/showers, and sinks), electrical concerns (including an outlet/switch issue and a power outage), and pest-related problems, particularly an infestation of roaches and mice reported in Apartment 31 in July 2024. Both an immediate emergency violation for a door issue and a pest-related complaint were recorded in February 2025, with HPD issuing violations that require the property owner to correct the conditions. The building's history shows some concerning patterns, particularly regarding rodent activity.

While recent rodent inspections in 2025-2024 passed, there were multiple instances of rat activity noted between 2023-2024. The property has generally maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations in recent years except for one documented case in 2020-2021 that was addressed. Various violations from mid-2024 included issues with fire safety doors, self-closing doors, lead paint hazards, and unsanitary conditions in common areas. While some violations from 2024 were marked as closed, including those related to fire safety and pressing safety concerns, the frequency and variety of maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep.