119 West 69th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

119 West 69th Street is a 4-story, 10-unit residential building located in the Upper West Side and owned by Zacarias Vazquez. The 1891 structure has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with documented outages in both 2019 and late 2022 affecting the entire building. The property has shown persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in 2020 when multiple violations were issued including problems with the intercom system, pests, and door/window issues.

Apartment 2A had several violations during this period including pest infestations and defective hardware, while Apartment 4B experienced various maintenance issues including problems with plaster surfaces, window frames, and water leaks. Recent history shows improvements in pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations since 2021 and consistent passing inspections for rodent activity from 2022 through 2025. The building's permit history indicates ongoing maintenance and improvement work, with several permits issued between 2021 and 2024 for various repairs and systems upgrades.

Both Local Law 188 compliance inspections from 2021 and 2024 showed inability to gain access during inspection attempts, suggesting potential challenges with access to complete required inspections. The building's record shows a mix of emergency and non-emergency complaints being addressed, with most issues being resolved through agency intervention. Notable environmental control board violations from 2018 related to false certification on job applications were resolved without penalties. While the building has demonstrated some ongoing maintenance challenges over the years, particularly regarding building systems and various repairs, recent records show improvement in key areas such as pest management and maintenance response times.