208 East 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The four-story, 24-unit residential building at 208 East 118th Street in East Harlem, owned by Getz Obstfeld and built in 1930, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there are currently multiple open violations in apartment 3C identified during a July 2024 inspection, including defective carbon monoxide detectors, water leak problems in the ceiling, and ceiling paint issues. The building has had ongoing concerns with pest control, evidenced by service requests in 2024 and 2023 regarding unsanitary conditions and pest sightings, though recent rodent inspections in 2025 and late 2024 show "Passed" results.

The property has also faced infrastructure challenges, including a power outage in July 2024 and various systems maintenance issues noted through 311 complaints, such as problems with the bell/intercom system and heat/hot water in early 2024. Historically, the building has maintained a record of addressing safety requirements, as shown in the bedbug reporting data (2019-2024) which consistently shows zero infested units. Previous complaints from 2018 regarding illegal work and commercial use were noted, but inspections were unable to gain access.

More recent inspections have generally shown compliance in rodent control, with several "Passed" results in 2023-2025. The property has had periodic maintenance issues addressed through Housing Maintenance Code complaints, though many have resulted in no violations being issued. The building's age and location may contribute to the maintenance challenges observed, though the recurring nature of some issues, particularly in unit 3C, suggests ongoing attention to building systems and resident comfort may be required.