162 East 111th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The three-story, eight-unit tenement building at 162 East 111th Street in East Harlem, built in 1910 and currently owned by Lisseny Bastien, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years. As of April 2025, there are open complaints regarding ceiling paint/plaster damage and a slow water leak. The building has had persistent water-related issues, with multiple water leak complaints between 2024-2025, including a heavy flow incident in February 2024 that resulted in violations.

There have been significant pest control challenges, with verified pest infestations documented in September and October 2024, and multiple emergency complaints about ceiling paint/plaster damage. The property has also faced rodent control issues, requiring multiple bait applications in 2024-2025, though recent inspections in May and June 2025 have shown compliance. The building underwent an inspection in October 2024 that revealed several violations requiring attention, including defective fire retardant material in public hall ceilings, electrical outlet issues, and door maintenance problems in Apartment 3A.

Open violations from this inspection include roof leak concerns, fire retardant material defects in the 3rd story hall, and a painting requirement for the 3rd story's ceiling and south wall. The Department of Buildings has documented history of issues, including a certificate of correction for elevator door problems in December 2021, though some violations from September 2021 regarding exposed wires and chimney issues remain active. Notably, the building has maintained a bedbug-free record since 2020, with no reported infestations in the past five reporting periods. The property is currently in a state requiring attention to multiple ongoing maintenance issues, particularly regarding water damage, pest control, and various building system deficiencies.