118 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009

The building at 118 Avenue C, a 4-story commercial altered Class A structure built in 1900, currently owned by Herman Realty Llc, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, there was a door issue that HPD was unable to inspect. During 2022, there was a concerning series of electrical problems, including multiple power outages and inadequate lighting, some of which resulted in violations.

There were also persistent heating and hot water issues, with inspections in February 2022 revealing inadequate systems, though some inspections were hampered by lack of access. A pest infestation was documented in March 2022, specifically involving roaches in a second-floor apartment, leading to a Class C violation. The building has undergone multiple safety inspections and was found to have various code violations in 2022, including issues with smoke detector requirements, gas leak procedures, and heating system access.

However, the property has demonstrated an ability to resolve most violations, with many being certified as corrected by mid-2022. More recent property management appears to have improved conditions, as evidenced by the building passing rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024, though there was one instance of rat activity recorded in November 2024. The building's bedbug reporting records from 2021 through 2025 show no infestations, with the latest 2025 report indicating zero infested units. While some maintenance issues have persisted, the frequency and severity of violations appear to have decreased in recent years, with the most recent rodent inspection passed in May 2025.