232 East 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029
The six-story, 28-unit tenement building at 232 East 116th Street in East Harlem, owned by Phil Cramer and built in 1910, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant problems occurring in 2024-2025. Current concerns include multiple heat/hot water emergencies reported in June 2025, suggesting ongoing problems with this essential service. The building is also grappling with pest-related issues, as evidenced by recent unsanitary condition complaints regarding pests in April 2025, and numerous records of rodent activity throughout 2024-2025, despite some inspections passing.
Safety concerns are notable, with open violations as of June 2024 for defective smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in apartments 15 and 25, though recent inspections in 2025 show both apartments have had undetermined safety equipment status. The building's recent history shows recurring issues with basic services and maintenance, including heat/hot water problems, pest infestations, and safety equipment concerns. Notable violations from 2024 inspections include visible mold in Apartment 20's bathroom ceiling, and multiple safety equipment deficiencies.
The Department of Buildings records show attempted inspections regarding work without permits in 2021 and 2023, though no violations were found upon inspection. Bedbug reports from 2019 through 2025 indicate no infestations during the reporting periods, and garbage/recycling storage conditions were documented in September 2023, with no violations found. While some maintenance issues have been addressed, as indicated by various complaint closures, many recent complaints required multiple inspection attempts for access, suggesting potential communication challenges regarding maintenance requests.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 28 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 16287 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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