52 West 111th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

52 West 111th Street is a 5-story, 25-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Lucrecia Almanzar. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months, particularly relating to pests and general upkeep. In 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations regarding pest infestations, including cockroaches and mice in several apartments (1C, 1D, 4A, and 5A), particularly during December 2024 inspections.

Tenants reported various building maintenance issues through 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints, including problems with flooring, unsanitary conditions, and maintenance of the intercom system. The building's elevator has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints about service and functionality throughout 2024, leading to several Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations. Recent inspections have indicated periods of rat activity in late 2023 and early 2024, though the most recent rodent inspections in 2025 show passed results. Additionally, there have been several issues related to the building's energy efficiency compliance, including multiple violations for failure to file benchmarking reports and display energy efficiency scores, most of which have been dismissed or resolved.

The building's recent history shows a pattern of pest control issues, particularly in late 2024, though the most recent rodent inspections indicate some improvement. The elevator system has received particular attention from both tenants and enforcement agencies, with several violations and complaints in 2024. While some violations have been resolved or dismissed, including most of the energy-related citations, the concentration of service requests and violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the property. The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements over the past three years, with no reported infestations during the required filing periods.