83 West 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

83 West 118th Street is a 4-story, 4-unit residential building located in Harlem, New York, and owned by Malcolm Punter. Built in 1963, this building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, with the most recent concerns centering around heat and hot water service, as evidenced by emergency complaints in September 2024 affecting the entire building. Other significant recent issues include two active Environmental Control Board violations from 2022 regarding a fire escape obstruction and dislodged stucco on the building's exterior, with associated penalties of $1,250 and $25,000 respectively.

The building has had persistent plumbing and maintenance issues, particularly in 2022 when multiple complaints were filed regarding doors, windows, ventilation systems, mold, and various plumbing problems, many of which could not be inspected due to access issues. The property has maintained a good record with regard to pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the last five years and regular compliance with reporting requirements showing no units were affected. Rodent inspections in 2023-2025 show a pattern of passing results, though there were some instances of rat activity noted in mid-2022 and mid-2023.

The building has also undergone two structural stability complaints in 2021-2022, though these were resolved without finding violations. Currently, there are several open violations from 2022 related to the 3A apartment's bathroom water leak, various bathroom repairs needed, and entrance door lock issues from 2022 that remain unresolved as of 2024. The property has shown some recent improvements, with most complaints being resolved within a reasonable timeframe, though the recurring heat and hot water issues suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges.