71 West 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

This 10-unit, 5-story residential building at 71 West 118th Street in Harlem, owned by Kiumarz Geula, is a 1909 structure classified as an Old Law Tenement. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most recent documented problem occurring in January 2025 involving heat/hot water complaints, for which violations were issued. Throughout 2024, multiple significant concerns were recorded, including water leak issues (both heavy and slow), mold problems, and ceiling maintenance needs. These problems were documented through multiple 311 service requests and subsequent HPD inspections, resulting in several violations.

In early 2024, multiple violations were specifically identified in apartment 3B, including issues with water leaks, paint/plaster conditions, and various repair needs, though records indicate some violations were certified as corrected by late 2024. The building's maintenance history shows persistent infrastructure challenges, particularly related to plumbing and heating systems. In 2021, serious boiler-related violations were noted, leading to substantial ECB penalties totaling $8,125 for improper maintenance and registration issues. Despite these problems, the building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing compliance.

The property has also maintained a clean bedbug record since 2018, with no reported infestations over the past seven years, and has shown regular compliance with housing maintenance code requirements for pest control, as evidenced by the bedbug reporting history. While the building has demonstrated ongoing efforts to address maintenance issues, the pattern of recurring violations and service requests suggests that some infrastructure problems remain challenging to fully resolve. The most recent complaints in 2025 regarding heat/hot water issues indicate that building systems continue to require attention. However, the successful resolution of several past violations and the building's consistent rodent inspection pass rate suggest that certain maintenance aspects are being adequately managed.