5 West 116 Street
Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.
This building has 5 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Harlem average of 48.5.
The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts HPD violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.
The 6-story residential building at 5 West 116th Street in Harlem, owned by Hp West 116 Street Housing Dev. Fund Co. Inc., has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The most pressing current concerns, all of which are classified as emergency complaints, involve door-related problems that were reported on September 9, 2026. The building has a documented history of pest infestations, particularly notable in August 2026 when multiple apartments, including Units 205 and 314, were found to have spider and mouse infestations, respectively. This same month also saw the detection of unsanitary conditions, including mold, and a slow water leak issue that have since been closed.
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What's in the 5 West 116 Street report
Is 5 West 116 Street rent-stabilized?
Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.
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Is 5 West 116 Street covered by Good Cause Eviction?
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 20, 2024) gives many market-rate tenants the right to renew their lease and challenge rent hikes above the annual local rent standard. It doesn't apply to every building.
Good Cause also excludes condos & co-ops, subsidized/regulated housing, and units renting above 245% of Fair Market Rent — signals we can't always confirm from public data. Not legal advice. Learn more at nyc.gov or call 311 for the Tenant Helpline.
How 5 West 116 Street's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 2807 buildings in this neighborhood, 104 have a higher predicted risk. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.
in the next 12 months
What's driving this score
These are the three data points that most influenced this building's score — ranked by how much weight the model placed on each one.
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| Total units | 120 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 6 |
| Year built | 1983 |
| Gross area | 104,558 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.
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5 West 116 Street's landlord & ownership
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Filed Jul 3, 2025, expired Sep 1, 2026 .
The registration on file expired Sep 1, 2026. HPD requires owners of most rental buildings to re-register every year.
City records, not real time — sale and registration data are as fresh as the last extract loaded; the ACRIS deed record above is good through Apr 30, 2023.
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New York, NY 10035
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5 West 116 Street's mortgage & ownership history
Deeds, mortgages, assignments and satisfactions recorded against this property with the NYC Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) — the public paper trail behind who owns it and who has lent against it.
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5 West 116 Street event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2026 | C | Original | § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 Hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) Mdl And 28 Rcny §25-171: Replace Or Repair The Self-Closing Doors That Is Missing Or Defective Hinges In The Entrance Located At Apt 108, 1St Story, 3Rd Apartment From East At South | Civ14 Mailed |
| 08/27/2026 | B | Original | 566 (B) 27-2021.4 Hmc: Abate The Nuisance Consisting Of Pests. Evidence Of Spiders In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 205, 2Nd Story, 3Rd Apartment From North At East | Nov Sent Out |
| 08/16/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) Hmc, § 12-01, § 12-03 Rcny Repair, Replace Or Provide An Approved And Operational Smoke Detecting Device, Installed In Accordance With Department Of Buildings Rules And Regulations Missing In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 314, 3Rd Story, 2Nd Apartment From East At South | Nov Sent Out |
| 08/13/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2026 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Connection At Drain Pipe At Sink In The Kitchen Located At Apt 602, 6Th Story, 1St Apartment From East At South | Nov Sent Out |
| 08/16/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) Hmc, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 Rcny Repair, Replace Or Provide An Approved And Operational Carbon Monoxide Detecting Device, Installed In Accordance With Applicable Law And Rules Missing In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 314, 3Rd Story, 2Nd Apartment From East At South | Nov Sent Out |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2026 | Door/Window – Door | Emergency | Open | 407 |
| 09/09/2026 | Door/Window – Door | Emergency | Open | 407 |
| 08/26/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Mold | Emergency | Close | 205 |
| 08/26/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Pests | Non Emergency | Close | 205 |
| 08/26/2026 | Water Leak – Slow Leak | Non Emergency | Close | 205 |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2026 | Door/Window | Door | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 09/09/2026 | Door/Window | Door | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 08/26/2026 | Water Leak | Slow Leak | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 08/26/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Mold | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 08/26/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Pests | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2024 | 1659807 | Closed | 6M | 04/18/2024 |
| 10/05/2023 | 1650315 | Closed | 6M | 12/04/2023 |
| 02/09/2023 | 1628779 | Closed | 58 | 02/13/2023 |
| 09/06/2022 | 1617559 | Closed | 94 | 11/17/2022 |
| 09/06/2022 | 1617560 | Closed | 94 | 10/13/2022 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2023 | 39100616J | Resolve | Class 2: Phone Defective Reprogram To 24 Hr Emergency Operator. Car Door Misaligned Adjust To Remove Rubbing. Car Door Roller Bearings Worn Replace Rollers. Cab Light Loose Secure. Guide Shoe Covers Missing Pro | $0 |
| 02/13/2023 | 39079591Z | Resolve | As Per One Federal, Gas Burning, Fst-60, Hw Heating Boiler. Serial No. 13450. Leak From Front Tube Sheet Door, Boiler No. 1-Leak On Supply Pipe Connection To Air Vent Over Boiler No. 2-Stops Not Removed From Ba | $625 |
| 07/03/2020 | 39024927P | Resolve | Class 2, 1, Provide Device Keys At Front Office For Inspection Of Device, 2 Remove Water From Pit 3, Secure All Gate Switch Covers 4 ,Repair Rusted Car Floor 5, Secure All Wirers In Main Line Disconnect. 6, Cle | $625 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2025 | 109434 | 308 | Possession | Ileana Rivera |
| 10/25/2023 | 109433 | 304 | Possession | Ileana Rivera |
| 10/05/2022 | 104944 | 615 | Possession | Ileana Rivera |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2023 | $0 | D1 | Harlem-Central | |
| 09/29/2009 | $16,725,000 | D1 | Harlem-Central |
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/30/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/14/2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 03/29/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 05/12/2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2020 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2026 | Initial | Failed For Other Reason |
| 01/13/2026 | Compliance | Failed For Other Reason |
| 12/03/2025 | Initial | Failed For Other Reason |
| 07/16/2025 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 06/27/2025 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity And Other Reason |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2023 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | General Construction | Floor Number(s) 1 through 6 | Interior Renovation Of 6-Story Building: Remove And Erect Of Non-Bearing Partitions; Remove And Replace Finishes And Fixtures As Per Plans; No Changes To Use, Egress, Or Occupancy. | Signed-Off | 05/23/2023 |
| 05/01/2023 | Initial Permit | Plumbing | Floor Number(s) 1 through 6 | Replacement Of Existing Kitchen And Bathroom Fixtures On Existing Rough-In And As Required For Accessibility Upgrades In Conjunction With Work Filed Under Separate Architectural (Ot) Application M08052494. No Change To Use, Egress Or Occupancy. | Signed-Off | 05/01/2023 |
| 04/04/2023 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Floor Number(s) 1 through 6 | Interior Renovation Of 6-Story Building: Remove And Erect Of Non-Bearing Partitions; Remove And Replace Finishes And Fixtures As Per Plans; No Changes To Use, Egress, Or Occupancy. | Signed-Off | 04/04/2023 |
| 09/13/2022 | Initial Permit | Plumbing | Cellar | Connect Replacement Gas Burners To Existing Gas Piping. | Permit Issued | 09/13/2022 |
| 09/13/2022 | Initial Permit | Boiler Equipment | Cellar | Replace Gas Burners On Existing Boilers. | Permit Issued | 09/13/2022 |
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