79 West 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026
79 West 118th Street is a three-story, eight-unit residential building in Harlem, built in 1909 and currently owned by Sybil Patrick. The property has been subject to recurring pest control issues, with multiple rat sighting complaints recorded between 2020 and 2021, and ongoing rodent control measures continuing through 2025.
Most notably, from May 2024 through July 2025, there have been several rounds of bait application and compliance inspections showing persistent rat activity, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 resulting in bait application. The building has also faced significant regulatory challenges, including multiple open violations related to bedbug reporting between 2021 and 2024, indicating non-compliance with Housing Maintenance Code requirements.
Additionally, there are active violations from 2023 and 2024 regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections, with multiple citations spanning several years from 2018 through 2023. The property's maintenance record reveals ongoing struggles with both pest management and compliance with inspection requirements, suggesting persistent challenges in meeting regulatory obligations and maintaining ideal living conditions for residents.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1909 |
Total area | 3414 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY |

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