29 West 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

29 West 118th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1909 and currently owned by Michael Rooney. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months, primarily related to plumbing and structural concerns. Multiple complaints were filed in June 2025 regarding water supply problems, flooring issues, and difficulties with doors, though HPD inspections were unable to fully address these concerns. Of particular note, there are two open unsanitary conditions complaints from April 2025 related to pests.

The building underwent an inspection in October 2024 that revealed multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in Apartment 3C, including issues with hot water supply, kitchen cabinet repair needs, a defective bell/buzzer/intercom system, and a cockroach infestation, though some of these violations have since been marked as closed. The property has experienced recurrent plumbing issues, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints and violations, with emergency plumbing problems being reported in June 2025. Inspection records show mixed results for pest management, with the most recent rodent inspection in July 2025 passing, though there were instances of rat activity reported in January 2025. The building's bedbug reporting history shows no infestations recorded between 2019 and 2024.

In terms of building systems, the property has received violations for failing to file mandatory low-pressure inspections in 2023, though these were subsequently dismissed. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of persistent issues requiring attention, particularly in plumbing systems and building infrastructure, with multiple complaints and violations still pending resolution. Recent inspections have consistently passed for basic rodent inspections, though there have been some instances of rat activity noted in the records. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no documented infestations in recent years.