429 East 114th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The 8-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement at 429 East 114th Street in East Harlem, owned by Jillian Lim, has experienced several significant incidents over recent years requiring attention from city agencies. Most notably, in 2024, there were violations concerning an illegal conversion of apartment #4E, with issues related to unauthorized construction, inadequate egress, and improper occupancy of a newly created SRO space, though these violations were subsequently resolved, including a related penalty of $2,500 for violating a vacate order sticker requirement.

The building has also had recurring issues with heat/hot water systems, including two emergency complaints in October 2018, and various service requests regarding appliance issues and garbage storage in 2024. Multiple annual bedbug reports from 2021-2024 show zero infestation cases in the building, and rodent inspections from 2018 through 2025 have generally passed, with the exception of one instance of rat activity in May 2019. The property has been subject to several Department of Buildings complaints over the years, including concerns about illegal hotel rooms and construction work in 2024, blocked egress in February 2024, and two separate illegal conversion complaints in 2018 and 2021 where inspectors were unable to gain access.

The building's maintenance history shows regular inspections and prompt responses to violations, though access issues have sometimes hindered resolution processes. Recent service requests have been addressed without the issuance of violations, including a closed complaint about unsanitary garbage storage and electric/gas range issues in 2024. Inspection records indicate consistent efforts to maintain compliance with housing regulations, as evidenced by regular bedbug reporting and rodent inspections, with the most recent rodent inspection in April 2025 passing successfully.