27 West 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

27 West 118th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building in Harlem, constructed in 1909 and currently owned by Michael Rooney. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple HPD complaints and violations indicating problems with the building's heating system, including instances of excessively hot water reported in apartments 3A and 4D. The property has received significant attention from housing authorities in 2025, with multiple open complaints including electrical issues (lighting), plumbing problems (sink), and various maintenance concerns such as window frames, flooring, and appliance issues.

Notably, there have been consecutive Department of Buildings violations issued for failure to file required external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2023, which remain active as of 2023. The building has undergone various inspections for rodent activity in 2024-2025, with multiple reports of rat activity in initial inspections, though some compliance inspections have passed. While there were bedbug incidents reported in 2019, subsequent annual reports from 2020-2024 indicate zero infested units.

Recent inspections have also revealed unsanitary conditions, including mold issues confirmed in late 2024. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of addressed and persistent violations, particularly in relation to heating systems, door mechanisms, and plumbing infrastructure. While some heating issues were temporarily resolved during inspections, new complaints emerged shortly thereafter, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges.