237 East 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The three-family building at 237 East 116th Street in East Harlem, owned by Michael Garcia and constructed in 1910, has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past several years. Most recently, in March 2024, there was a complaint about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, but inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

Similar access problems occurred during heat-related complaints in December 2022 and January 2022, with only one instance (January 2022) confirming that heat and hot water had been restored by the time of inspection. A December 2021 inspection related to heat and hot water issues resulted in violations being issued. The building has also faced other maintenance challenges, including a slow water leak in May 2020 that required inspection but resulted in no violations, and a rodent sighting reported in August 2019.

More recent records show a construction-related complaint filed in May 2023 regarding work beyond approved plans or permits, though inspectors were again unable to gain access for verification. An illegal storefront or business sign complaint from October 2021 was investigated in April 2022 but found no violations at the time of inspection. The building's history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems maintenance, particularly regarding heating infrastructure, with multiple instances of inspectors unable to confirm reported issues due to lack of access to the premises.