69 West 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

The 5-story, 10-unit tenement building at 69 West 118th Street in Harlem, managed by Nep West 119th Street Properties, LLC, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns centering around heating, water, and electrical systems. As of July 2025, there are four open complaints with HPD filed in June 2025 regarding water leaks (slow leak), electrical outlet/switch issues, and unsanitary mold conditions. The building has a documented history of heating problems, with multiple heat/hot water complaints in 2025 alone, including a building-wide heating issue in February 2025 that resulted in a violation.

The property has also faced consistent water-related challenges, including heavy flow and slow leak complaints in 2024-2025, and multiple violations related to water supply issues. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing structural and environmental challenges, particularly regarding the building's exterior facade. Between 2020-2022, multiple ECB violations were issued for stucco deterioration and falling debris concerns, with inspectors noting cracks running from ground floor to roof and missing sections of stucco.

While some violations from 2021-2022 were marked as resolved, others remain active as of 2025. The building's interior has faced various maintenance issues, including problems with doors/windows, plumbing, and electrical systems, as evidenced by both 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations. Recent rodent inspections in 2023-2025 have shown persistent rat activity, while the bedbug reports from 2021-2024 indicate periodic infestations, though none in the most recent three reporting periods. The building's management has consistently struggled to provide timely access for inspections and address violations promptly, as evidenced by multiple cases where inspectors were unable to gain access or where follow-up inspections revealed continued problems.