23 West 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

The 12-story building at 23 West 116th Street in Harlem, owned by Xiomara Gomez, was constructed in 2013 and contains 110 units. The property has experienced several recurring issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns being water-related problems, heating issues, and ventilation concerns. Currently, there are two open emergency complaints: a heavy water leak (opened December 2024) and an unfinished plumbing issue in a bathroom (opened October 2024). The building has had multiple heat and hot water complaints, particularly in late 2024 and early 2025, with at least one violation issued for lack of hot water to apartment 5G.

Recent ventilation complaints, including an indoor air quality issue reported in June 2025, suggest ongoing air quality concerns. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, including plumbing problems, appliance maintenance (refrigerator), and multiple instances of sanitation violations involving garbage and recycling storage. The property has maintained generally good rodent control, with recent inspections in 2022 and 2024 passing, though there was initial rodent activity noted in 2020. Historical records indicate some compliance issues with building safety and maintenance regulations, such as violations related to self-closing doors and various safety codes, though these have generally been subsequently addressed and closed.

The building has demonstrated active management of bedbug issues, with no reported infestations in the past two years, following multiple eradications between 2018 and 2022. The Department of Buildings has issued several violations and complaints over the years, including recent concerns about energy efficiency reporting requirements, though some of these were dismissed or resolved. The most recent building permit activity from 2019 shows multiple permits related to various maintenance and improvement work. The property's age (built in 2013) and recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems such as heating, plumbing, and ventilation.