423 East 117th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The 8-unit building at 423 East 117th Street in East Harlem, owned by Issa Amini, has experienced several maintenance and repair issues since its construction in 2011. Most recently, in late 2024, there were multiple complaints regarding appliances - specifically refrigerators and gas ranges - as well as plumbing problems with sinks, all of which resulted in inspection attempts where access could not be obtained.

The building has encountered recurring issues with building systems and infrastructure, including electrical outlet problems (with associated violations) and paint/plaster issues on walls and windows. Of particular note, in 2023, Apartment 5R received multiple violations related to electrical, plumbing, and interior surface conditions, including a defective electrical outlet, radiator connection issues, and various problems with plastered surfaces and paint in bathroom and hallway areas, though some violations were subsequently certified as corrected by August 2023.

The property has maintained a consistent record of compliance with rodent control requirements, passing all inspections from 2017 through 2025. Bedbug reporting from 2019-2024 shows no documented infestations or eradications during the specified periods, and while there have been multiple elevator service complaints between 2020-2021, inspections found no violations at the time. The building's management has shown responsiveness to some maintenance issues, as evidenced by the correction of several violations in 2023, though the pattern of access issues during recent inspections raises some concerns about communication and scheduling for building maintenance.