16 East 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

16 East 118th Street is a three-story, three-unit residential building in East Harlem, owned by Sidonie Lafontant and constructed in 2000. The property has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding heat and sanitation.

Most recently, in December 2024, there were complaints about heat and hot water issues, and an unsanitary condition involving pests in Basement Apartment 1 was identified, resulting in a Class C violation that required the abatement of a mice infestation. The building has also faced recurring administrative violations related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, though the most recent bedbug report filed in January 2025 for the period of November 2023 to October 2024 indicates zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units. The property has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections from 2018 through 2025, suggesting effective pest management practices in place, despite the recent pest violation.

While the heat and hot water issue in December 2024 was investigated by HPD and did not result in violations, the building's history shows periodic maintenance challenges that have required attention. The owner has generally addressed violations promptly when issued, as evidenced by several "closed" status updates for various complaints and violations. The building’s documented history of inspections and violations presents a mixed picture of maintenance practices, with recent issues suggesting ongoing monitoring of building conditions may be necessary.