242 East 117th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The 8-unit, 4-story building at 242 East 117th Street in East Harlem, owned by Eric Santiago, has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues throughout recent years, with three separate complaints in early 2024 and multiple previous incidents in late 2023 and 2019. The building has also faced ongoing rodent challenges, as evidenced by multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 showing varying levels of rat activity, including a "Failed for Other Reasons" result in July 2024, though most recent inspections in 2025 have passed.

The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting history from 2019 to 2025, consistently showing zero infested units during the annual filing periods. Recent inspections of the building's various systems and compliance requirements reveal a mix of resolved and ongoing issues. In 2019, several violations were documented in Apartment 1 regarding door and window repairs, though some were subsequently closed.

The building has also faced various Housing Maintenance Code violations, including issues with door self-closing mechanisms and missing signage requirements, though many of these appear to have been resolved. A 2024 Department of Buildings inspection regarding parking lot lights found no violations. While the building's management has addressed some of the most pressing maintenance issues, the recurring nature of the heating system problems and rodent activity suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and pest management.