118 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

118 Christopher Street is a 5-story, 18-unit old law tenement building in the West Village, constructed in 1885 and currently owned by M&E Christopher LLC. The building has experienced ongoing maintenance issues, with particular concern over two recurring problems: heat and hot water failures, and pest infestations. Most recently, in April 2024, there was a heating system failure, though this was reportedly resolved within two days. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, with multiple emergency complaints dating back to 2022.

Pest issues have also been persistent, with recent violations in 2024 for mouse infestation in Apartment 3, and previous problems documented in 2022 affecting multiple units. The building faces several significant safety and maintenance concerns, as evidenced by recent violations. Most notably, there is an active Environmental Control Board violation (2023) regarding missing smoke alarms throughout the building, with an associated $4,000 penalty. Additional 2024 violations include a defective fire escape component that required replacement.

Security and access issues have been addressed through various violations and repairs, including problems with self-closing doors documented in 2023-2024. Recent rodent control efforts have shown mixed results, with bait applied multiple times throughout 2023-2024, though most recent inspections have passed. The property has maintained an active compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations in recent years. Historical data shows various building systems issues being addressed over time, including electrical wiring problems and unauthorized modifications to building systems.