32 West 111th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

32 West 111th Street is a 24-unit, 5-story residential building located in Harlem, owned by Lucrecia Almanzar and constructed in 1920 as a New Law Tenement. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, with particularly notable problems emerging in 2025. Currently, there are three open HPD complaints as of April 2025 related to unsanitary conditions (mold), water leaks (damp spots), and window frame issues. Multiple plumbing emergencies were reported in February 2025, affecting both water supply and toilet facilities, though these complaints were closed by July 2025.

Building systems have shown recurring concerns, including a power outage in January 2025, which was resolved, and various maintenance issues identified in 2024-2025 including problems with flooring, electrical systems, and various plumbing fixtures. The building has undergone several inspections and received multiple violations in recent years, particularly in late 2023 and early 2024. Notable violations included pest infestation (mice) in apartment 1B and various maintenance issues in apartment 1C, such as water leaks, damaged fixtures, and electrical problems. The property has also been subject to two gas-related complaints in 2018-2021, though no violations were ultimately confirmed.

While the building's rodent inspections in 2023-2025 have shown generally passing results, there have been occasional failures for "Other Reasons" during compliance checks. The building has maintained a record of no bedbug infestations in recent reporting periods between 2021-2024, and energy compliance violations from 2019-2021 were ultimately dismissed. This summary highlights the building's ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to water, plumbing, and pest control, while noting improvements in rodent control and the absence of bedbugs in recent years. The date of the most recent available data is October 2023, with current information extending through July 2025.