161 East 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The three-story, three-unit building at 161 East 116th Street in East Harlem, owned by Walter Roberts and dating from 1910, has experienced several notable incidents and recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in March 2024, there was a door-related emergency that was promptly addressed, and in September 2023, the building experienced a power outage that required immediate attention but resulted in no violations.

The property has maintained good compliance with rodent control measures, passing regular inspections from 2018 through 2025, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 confirming no active issues. The building has faced some documented violations and maintenance challenges, including failures to file annual bedbug reports in 2021, 2023, and 2024, though subsequent filings (including the most recent in April 2024) show zero reported infestations or eradications.

Additionally, there were two food establishment-related complaints filed with the Department of Health in late 2021 regarding contamination and pests, which were addressed and closed. The property has a documented history of proper permit acquisition for maintenance work, with several permits issued between 2018 and 2019 for plumbing and electrical work. While the building has experienced periodic issues requiring government intervention, recent records suggest improved maintenance practices, particularly in terms of pest control and emergency response times.