336 East 117th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The 5-story, 10-unit tenement building at 336 East 117th Street, owned by 336 East 117th Street Realty 2013 LLC, has experienced numerous maintenance issues since the beginning of 2025. Between January and April 2025, there were multiple complaints about plumbing problems (including issues with bathtubs/showers and sinks), unsanitary conditions (mold and pest infestations), and cabinet problems. Of particular concern is an inability of HPD to complete inspections in response to some of these complaints, as noted in their April 2025 closure notifications.

The building has an active Department of Buildings violation from November 2019 regarding an unfiled annual boiler inspection report. The property has a documented pattern of maintenance challenges, with specific violations noted in Apartment 1B (including water leaks, defective bathtub finishes, and plaster issues) that were certified for correction in January 2025. Apartment 2B had multiple violations documented in 2024 related to ventilation, bathroom maintenance, and notable pest infestations involving mice and roaches, though these violations were subsequently closed.

The building's heating system has shown inconsistency, with complaints in December 2024 about lack of heat/hot water, though HPD could not gain access to conduct an inspection. Importantly, while the building has experienced pest issues as recently as 2024, records indicate no bedbug infestations have been reported since 2020, and recent rodent inspections in 2025 and 2024 have shown passing results, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in September 2024. The age of the building (dating back to 1910) and its classification as an Old Law Tenement suggest it is subject to many of the standard maintenance issues characteristic of its type. The significant number of open and recently closed violations, particularly those affecting basic services like plumbing and heating, combined with the notable lack of access for inspections in response to multiple complaints, point to ongoing maintenance challenges at the property.