171 East 115th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The 4-story, 8-unit tenement building at 171 East 115th Street in East Harlem, managed by Kwny Management Llc, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in April 2025, the building received multiple housing maintenance complaints, including emergencies related to heat/hot water and mold, as well as non-emergency issues with cooking gas, an electric/gas range, window frames, and a bell/buzzer/intercom system. While some of these complaints were investigated and closed without violations, several inspections could not be completed, particularly regarding pest issues. The building has an open violation from November 2024 regarding blocked fire escape egresses on the second story, and another open violation from November 2022 concerning mold and pest infestations in apartment 3.

The property's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues. Notable past violations included broken glass in the front entrance door, damaged fire-retardant materials in the first-story public hall, and water leak problems, all documented in early 2023. The building's boiler system, which had a complaint in late 2020, was found to have no violations upon inspection. While bedbug reports from 2021-2024 show no infestations, rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with "Passed" results in recent 2025 inspections but previous "Rat Activity" findings in early 2024.

The building has generally maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing multiple inspections throughout 2023-2025, though there were instances of rat activity and other reasons for failure noted in 2021 and 2024. These recent developments indicate persistent maintenance challenges within the building, particularly regarding heating systems, pest control, and various building systems requiring attention. While many complaints have been investigated and closed, the pattern of recent complaints in 2025 suggests ongoing issues requiring monitoring. The presence of open violations and multiple complaints in a short time frame suggests that various building systems and maintenance needs require consistent attention.