447 East 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The five-story, 21-unit tenement building at 447 East 116th Street in East Harlem, owned by Brandon Quinones, has experienced several persistent maintenance issues, particularly in 2025. Recent complaints from February 2025 include problems with heat/hot water systems, and multiple open issues involving electric outlets/switches, refrigerator appliances, and intercoms. A pattern of heating system problems is evident, with at least three heat/hot water-related complaints in early 2025, including emergency situations.

The building has several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024, most notably concerning roof leaks and water damage in multiple apartments (5A and 5B), as well as issues with a broken radiator in apartment 2B. While the building's maintenance record shows regular rodent inspections with consistent passing results (2021-2025), there have been concerning issues with various building systems, including plumbing (evident from both complaints and permit filings). Recent inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure, including electrical systems, appliance functionality, and building security features such as doors.

The most recent violation from 2024 involves a defective self-closing door at the building entrance. The property has a history of obtaining multiple permits for plumbing and electrical work between 2018 and 2021, suggesting ongoing maintenance requirements, though the specific nature of the work completed under these permits is not detailed in the available data. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record with regard to bedbug infestations, showing zero reported cases across multiple annual filings since 2019-2020.