419 East 117th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The four-story, eight-unit Old Law Tenement building at 419 East 117th Street in East Harlem, owned by Anes Radoncic, has experienced persistent maintenance and service issues over the past several years. Most notably, there are currently open violations related to hot water and heating systems, with the latest HPD complaint from December 2024 regarding water supply issues still unresolved as of July 2025. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, with multiple HPD complaints filed between 2022 and 2023, some affecting the entire building and others specific to individual apartments.

Additional maintenance concerns have included water leaks, door/winodow issues, and stairway problems, with various violations issued over time. While the building's elevator service has been a recurring concern, with complaints in 2022, 2024, and 2025 regarding single device operation, recent inspections in 2025 found no violations. Recent inspections show improved conditions regarding rodent control, with multiple passing inspections in 2023, 2024, and 2025, following previous failures in 2022.

The building's bedbug reporting shows no infestations reported since 2022, with filings indicating no affected units. Three open Class C violations from 2023 remain, including issues with heating systems and hot water access in Apartment 1, as well as concerns about access to the building's heating system. The property has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, with particular emphasis on heating and water systems, and while some improvements have been noted, as of mid-2025, there are still significant unresolved maintenance and service concerns that require attention.