247 East 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The three-unit, three-story building at 247 East 116th Street in East Harlem, owned by John Letizia, has experienced recurring issues with heating and water conditions, as evidenced by multiple emergency complaints in 2025 and 2023. Most recently, two heat/hot water complaints were filed in January 2025, with one resulting in violations issued by HPD.

The building has also faced several maintenance challenges, particularly in Apartment 2, which has open violations from 2023 related to mold (Class C), pest infestation (Class C), multiple repair needs including a broken closet frame (Class B) and leaky kitchen faucet (Class B), as well as a requirement to repaint bathroom ceiling (Class A). The property has a documented history of pest-related issues, with rodent sightings reported in 2021 and 2023, though recent rodent inspections from 2022 through 2025 have consistently passed. Other maintenance concerns have included electrical issues (e.g., power outage complaints in 2021), various plumbing matters, and unsanitary conditions, though many of these earlier complaints from 2021 were closed with no violations issued.

Of particular note are the two open violations regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements from 2022 and 2023. While the building has shown some improvement in recent inspections, with rodent control measures appearing to be effective, the persistent heating system issues and some remaining open violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges. The most significant current concerns appear to be the heating system reliability evidenced by multiple complaints and the need for various repairs and maintenance in Apartment 2, as indicated by the open violations from 2023.