70 East 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

70 East 118th Street is a 4-story, 3-unit residential building located in East Harlem, constructed in 2003 and currently owned by Michael Washington. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance and inspection activity over the past few years, with particular attention to rodent control and maintenance compliance. The building has passed multiple rodent inspections between 2018 and 2025, with the most recent inspection in March 2025 showing no issues.

Bedbug compliance has been a recurring theme, with the building receiving annual violations from 2021 to 2024 for failing to file the required Annual Bedbug Report, though the most recent filing in July 2024 indicated zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units between November 2022 and October 2023. The property has undergone several maintenance inspections and repairs, particularly in April 2022, when multiple issues were addressed including problems with the electric/gas range, plumbing fixtures (basin/sink and radiator), and various wall/ceiling paint/plaster concerns. Prior to this, in December 2019, there were also reports of mold and wall/ceiling paint issues that were resolved.

The building's most recent tenant safety inspection in July 2023 resulted in a compliance inspection being conducted. While the property has had its share of maintenance issues over the years, records show that most complaints have been addressed and resolved, and recent rodent and bedbug inspections indicate improved conditions. Regular inspections have been conducted by various city agencies, including the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, with the building generally passing these reviews.