160 East 111th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

This three-story, four-unit tenement building located at 160 East 111th Street in East Harlem has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, the property has ongoing challenges with pest management and safety compliance. The building has open violations from 2022-2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD (Housing Preservation and Development), and C-class violations in 2021 concerning lead paint hazard notifications.

A cluster of concerning events occurred in August 2020, when multiple safety-related issues emerged simultaneously, including problems with carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors, as well as reports of rodent infestation (mice) specifically in Apartment 2, which was also noted during subsequent inspections and 311 complaints. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections in 2025 and 2024, there remains a concerning pattern of rodent activity, with multiple "Rat Activity" and "Failed for Other Reasons" results recorded in 2024 and 2023. The property has also experienced periodic issues with apartment maintenance, including specific violations in August 2020 requiring painting work on various surfaces and fixtures in Apartment 2, though these were certified as resolved later that year.

The building's documented history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance, with multiple open violations and recurring pest management challenges. Recent inspections have shown some improvement, with the most recent rodent inspections showing passing results. However, the ongoing open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements and historical safety concerns suggest attention to building maintenance has been inconsistent over the years. The property has been under the ownership of Jose Espada since at least 2020, during which time these various maintenance and compliance issues have persisted.