118 East 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The 5-story, 8-unit tenement building at 118 East 116th Street in East Harlem, built in 1910 and owned by Bijan Noghrei, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past three years, particularly in late 2023 when multiple complaints were filed between December 16-22 regarding inadequate heat and hot water throughout the building. These issues led to violations issued against the entire building and specifically against apartment 2W for inadequate heat and hot water, though records indicate these conditions were subsequently corrected.

The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status in recent years, with the most recent reports from 2023-2024 showing no infestations. Regular rodent inspections have generally shown compliance, with only one instance of rat activity noted in July 2025, following several consecutive "Passed" inspections. The building has faced several other maintenance challenges, including locked access to the heating system in the boiler room (December 2023 violation), and past issues with heat and hot water service in December 2021.

Historical records show an illegal conversion complaint was filed in February 2023, though access was denied during inspection, and a work without permit violation was recorded in July 2020 with referral to the Department of Transportation. Several violations from 2021-2022 indicate maintenance issues in apartment 2W, including problems with water leaks, plaster surfaces, and various repair needs, though these were subsequently addressed and closed. The property has demonstrated generally responsible bedbug management, with consistent reporting showing no infestations or required eradication measures between 2019 and 2025.