216 East 117th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

This 4-story, 3-unit tenement building at 216 East 117th Street in East Harlem, owned by Jesse Yang and built in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, particularly during 2022. The property has documented multiple emergencies related to cooking gas between January and April 2022, with violations issued during one of the investigations.

There were also concerning reports of pest infestations, including roaches and mice, especially in Apartment 2 on the 3rd story, along with mold and unsanitary conditions noted in early 2022. Other documented issues from that period included problems with doors/windows, walls requiring paint/plaster work, and plumbing concerns, though not all inspections resulted in violations.

The building's maintenance record shows some improvements, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past three filing periods from 2023-2024, though rodent issues have persisted, with inspections in 2022 showing rat activity, while more recent inspections in 2025 have generally passed. During 2022, several violations were addressed, including self-closing door issues, broken marble saddles at the entrance, and specific requirements for pest abatement and gas supply improvements. The most recent building activity includes multiple permits issued between 2023 and 2024 for various maintenance work, suggesting ongoing attention to building upkeep.