8 West 111th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

The 5-story, 50-unit building at 8 West 111th Street in Harlem, owned by Lucrecia Almanzar, has experienced persistent maintenance and infrastructure challenges throughout 2024-2025. Most notably, there have been recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints and violations. The building has also faced ongoing pest control problems, with several recent complaints about pests and unsanitary conditions, though some were resolved through inspection or correction.

Recent housing maintenance code violations in June 2025 included issues with flooring, stairs, walls, windows, and plumbing, though most were categorized as non-emergency. The building's heating system access has been a recurring concern, with violations documented in late 2024 regarding locked doors to the boiler room in both the basement and first-floor areas. Multiple apartments have reported inadequate heat supply, with specific citations for problems in apartments 5A, 2J, 1I, and 5J.

The building's infrastructure has shown several areas needing attention, including doors/windows, bell/buzzer/intercom systems, and general building systems. Rat activity has been consistently documented through rodent inspections between 2024-2025, though recent inspections have shown bait application as part of the management's response. The property has maintained a record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestation cases in recent years. Two active violations related to benchmarking reporting requirements have been noted in 2024, while a complaint regarding illegal hotel rooms was filed in June 2025 and is currently under investigation.