116 Avenue Of The Amer, Manhattan, NY 10013

The six-story, 35-unit tenement building at 116 Avenue of the Americas in SoHo, owned by Nadco Associates and built in 1907, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with particular concerns around plumbing and heating systems. Most notably, in early 2025, there were multiple emergency reports regarding water supply problems, and between late 2024 and early 2025, there were recurring issues with heat and hot water affecting the entire building. The property has also faced rodent infestations, with multiple inspections in 2025 showing rat activity despite bait application efforts.

These issues follow a pattern of similar complaints in previous years, including plumbing problems documented throughout 2024. The building has a history of various violations requiring attention to safety and maintenance standards. Notable violations include improper door self-closing mechanisms at building entrances in 2022-2024 (classified as Class C violations), a window guard installation issue documented in 2022, and more recent requirements for wall maintenance and window bracket installation noted in 2024, for which a $2,500 penalty was imposed. While the building's bedbug report filings from 2018-2024 show zero documented infestations in recent years, previous records from 2018-2019 indicate some historical instances.

The Department of Buildings has conducted several inspections between 2019 and 2025 for various complaints, including checks for illegal hotel room conversions and building stability concerns, though most inspections found no violations or the inspectors were unable to gain access. The current maintenance issues, particularly around water supply and heating systems, suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges, while the repeated rodent activity indicates persistent pest management difficulties. The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no active infestations in recent years, and most housing maintenance code violations have been addressed and closed. The property has received various permits for work, including electrical and plumbing improvements, suggesting efforts to maintain and upgrade building systems over time.