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205 West 109th Street, Manhattan

📍 Upper West Side, Manhattan Built 1900 16 units Class C4 Residential
Registered to JOSHUA GOTLIB LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly
CRITICAL RISK
9 Open Violations
4C 3B 2A
17 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year
2 Last 30 Days
Renting here? This building has 4 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

2
Last 30 Days
2
Last 90 Days
17
Last 365 Days
⚠️ Complaints are up 83% compared to the previous 6 months.
🐀 8 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024
Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)
PLUMBING
5(29%)
UNSANITARY CONDITION
4(24%)
HEAT/HOT WATER
4(24%)
WATER LEAK
1(6%)
PAINT/PLASTER
1(6%)
GENERAL
1(6%)
ELECTRIC
1(6%)
📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)
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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record
Failed for Rat Activity Most Recent Result
2026-06-02 Most Recent Date
2026-06-02 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2026-04-03 Stoppage Stoppage done
2026-04-01 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2025-09-30 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2025-08-13 Treatments Bait applied
2025-07-25 Stoppage Stoppage done
2025-07-17 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2025-06-16 Treatments Bait applied
2025-06-09 Treatments Bait applied
2025-05-06 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2025-03-25 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2025-02-10 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2025-01-30 Treatments Bait applied
2025-01-02 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2024-11-27 Stoppage Stoppage done
2024-10-17 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2024-10-16 Stoppage Stoppage done
2024-07-09 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2024-03-21 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2023-09-25 Stoppage Stoppage done
2023-08-17 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2023-04-21 Treatments Bait applied
2023-04-14 Treatments Monitoring visit
2023-04-07 Treatments Bait applied
2023-04-03 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

2 Class A
3 Class B
4 Class C
Driving this immediately hazardous rating
Class C Remove the illegal fastening push panic bar installed at bulk head door not allowing entrance from roof to… 2026-01-04
Class C Active mice infestation 2025-05-02
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Class C § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING PUSH PANIC BAR INSTALLED AT BULK HEAD DOOR NOT ALLOWING ENTRANCE FROM ROOF TO BUILDING
2026-01-04 ▼

Violation ID: #18547867

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING PUSH PANIC BAR INSTALLED AT BULK HEAD DOOR NOT ALLOWING ENTRANCE FROM ROOF TO BUILDING

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-05-02 ▼

Violation ID: #17882225

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-09-30 ▼

Violation ID: #17313010

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-09-30T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEDING 130 DEGREES AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2W, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2024-01-24 ▼

Violation ID: #16620236

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-01-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEDING 130 DEGREES AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2W, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2026-03-02 ▼

Violation ID: #18680145

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2026-03-02 ▼

Violation ID: #18680146

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING, AND SOUTH WALL, IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2W, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2024-01-24 ▼

Violation ID: #16620240

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-01-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING, AND SOUTH WALL, IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2W, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2026-03-02 ▼

Violation ID: #18680147

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class A §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE
2026-02-22 ▼

Violation ID: #18661324

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-22T00:00:00.000

Description: §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 17 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 10, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data Disclaimer: All compliance data on this page is synced directly from municipal reports published via NYC Open Data. Complaint counts and HPD housing violations are updated daily. Building characteristics (built year, unit count, and building class) are derived from the NYC Department of City Planning's PLUTO database.

Data last updated: July 10, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

⚠️ Serious Concerns Found

This building has 17 complaints and 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations on record in the last 12 months. Review the full violation list carefully before signing any lease.

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Complaint data is sourced from the NYC 311 Service Requests dataset (NYC Open Data). Violation data is from the HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations dataset. Building info is based on NYC PLUTO by NYC Department of City Planning.

All records are public-domain municipal data provided as-is. Updated daily. Last verified: July 10, 2026.