434 East 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035
The six-story, 96-unit New Law Tenement at 434 East 118th Street in East Harlem, owned by East River North Renewal Hdfc, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most recent service requests in March 2025 indicating ongoing problems with water leaks and heat/hot water systems. Notably, there are three active water leak complaints from December 2024, including one for heavy flow, and multiple heat/hot water complaints that have necessitated emergency responses. The building's elevator system has also faced significant challenges, with three active Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 related to safety features and maintenance, including a stuck elevator incident and water in the machine room, with penalties totaling $3,125.
A March 2025 complaint regarding building shaking/vibrating was recorded as an Oath Violation. The building has multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations, including a December 2024 notice for inadequate heat in apartment 2J, and several outstanding issues from unit 5L related to painting, flooring, and door repairs. While bedbug reports from 2022 through 2024 show no infestations, the building has faced inspection discrepancies, including a failed rodent inspection in April 2025.
The property has multiple active violations related to failure to file energy benchmarking reports from 2019 to 2022. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heating system issues, particularly during the 2024-2025 winter season, with multiple complaints for both entire building and apartment-specific heat problems. Recent plumbing and flooring issues also suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, with several complaints requiring tenant access for resolution.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 96 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 70210 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 441 East 117th St, New York, NY 10035
- 443 East 117th St, New York, NY 10035
- 430 East 118th St, New York, NY 10035
- 434 East 118th St, New York, NY 10035
- 426 East 118th St, New York, NY 10035
- 441 Rear A East 117th St, New York, NY 10035
- 441 Rear B East 117th St, New York, NY 10035
- 441 East 117th St, New York, NY 10035
- 443 East 117th St, New York, NY 10035
- 430 East 118th St, New York, NY 10035
- 434 East 118th St, New York, NY 10035
- 426 East 118th St, New York, NY 10035
- 441 Rear A East 117th St, New York, NY 10035
- 441 Rear B East 117th St, New York, NY 10035
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