415 East 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The three-family brownstone at 415 East 116th Street in East Harlem, constructed in 1899 and currently owned by Go Lion, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly in late 2024. Most notably, there were multiple complaints in December 2024 regarding structural concerns, including reports of building shaking/vibration that allegedly affected structural stability, which resulted in an Oath Violation being served.

The building was placed under structural monitoring at that time, with an active violation issued requiring the owner to hire a New York State Professional Engineer to submit a comprehensive report addressing all conditions with plans, photos, and recommended repairs. Additionally, there were multiple complaints during this period about inadequate or defective sidewalk sheds/scaffolding.

The property has a troubling pattern of complaints regarding unauthorized conversions, with five such complaints filed between December 2024 and March 2025, during which inspectors were repeatedly denied access to verify the conditions. An earlier complaint from April 2021 regarding adjacent buildings not being properly protected also resulted in denied access. While not as critical, the building has shown consistent pest control diligence, with bedbug reports for the periods of late 2022-2023 and late 2023-2024 indicating zero infested units, though these records should be interpreted with caution as they only reflect reported cases and do not guarantee absence of issues.