126 East 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

126 East 118th Street is a 6-story, 18-unit residential building constructed in 1950 and currently owned by Jamies' Place LLC. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints registered through 311 and HPD between 2023-2025, including several duplicate reports indicating a building-wide problem. More recent inspections in January 2025 confirmed heat and hot water had been restored, though multiple complaints were filed around the same time.

The building has also faced maintenance challenges, with violations issued in late 2023 for flooring issues and mold concerns. Notable elevator issues have been documented, with complaints about single device operation and no alternate service in 2021 and an active complaint from March 2025. Recent inspections have shown improvements in pest management, with no bedbug infestations reported since 2019, and the most recent rodent inspections in 2025 showing passing results, despite a failed inspection in December 2024.

The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing concerns with individual apartment conditions, particularly in apartments 5A, 6B, and 6C, addressing issues such as floor repairs, window guard installations, and plaster damage. Environmental Control Board violations from 2021 related to elevator communication and expired tags were resolved, and several Housing Maintenance Code violations were documented and subsequently certified as corrected between 2023-2024. The property has maintained a relatively consistent record of bedbug-free periods since 2019, and while there have been occasional rodent inspection failures, most recent inspections have shown compliance. The building's location has undergone various infrastructure and service changes over the years, with specific complaints and violations often reflecting both routine maintenance needs and more significant service disruptions, particularly regarding the elevator and heating systems.