221 East 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The three-story, four-unit building at 221 East 116th Street in East Harlem, owned by Nasir Sasouness, has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, particularly during the 2023-2024 winter season, with multiple HPD complaints and violations recorded in December 2023 and March 2024. The property has also faced safety concerns, most notably involving window guards; violations for broken or missing window guards were issued in December 2023 and May 2022.

A pattern of unsanitary conditions emerged in late 2023, with separate incidents of mold reported in December 2023. The building has active violations as of March 2024 related to heat system access and hot water provision, as well as a bedbug reporting requirement that remains open. The Department of Buildings (DOB) has documented several significant incidents, including multiple active ECB violations from 2020 totaling $50,000 in penalties, relating to failure to comply with previously issued orders and maintain the building in a code-compliant manner.

While rodent inspections have consistently passed from 2018 to 2025, indicating effective pest control, multiple 311 complaints regarding heat/hot water issues and window safety suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's history shows regular inspections and violations requiring correction across various systems, with particular emphasis needed on heating, safety features, and general maintenance compliance. Notably, all bedbug reporting periods from 2020-2022 showed zero infested units, and recent inspections have consistently passed for rodent control requirements.