245 East 111th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

245 East 111th Street is a 4-story, 7-unit residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by William Guerrero, located in East Harlem. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, most notably in 2022 when multiple complaints were filed on April 27 regarding a water leak with heavy flow, electrical outlet/switch problems, and heating/hot water issues, all of which resulted in HPD being unable to gain access for inspections, though the heating issue was verified as corrected. A 2023 violation was issued for failure to file the 2020 external low-pressure inspection report, though this was dismissed in 2025.

More concerning recent developments include two rodent inspections in early 2025 (February and March) that identified rat activity, following a history of passing inspections from 2018 to 2024. The building has been proactive in bedbug reporting, with no infestations reported in the past five filing periods from 2020 to 2024, though an annual bedbug report violation was issued in April 2021. The property has undergone various safety inspections over the years, with two scaffold-related complaints in 2019 that resulted in no violations being found.

A recent failure to maintain complaint was filed in June 2025, which was referred to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for further investigation. Throughout its history, the building has maintained regular rodent inspections, though the recent 2025 findings suggest emerging pest control challenges. The building's age and historical issues are typical for this type of structure, though the recent pattern of rodent activity and repeated maintenance violations may impact resident comfort and living conditions.