21 West 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

Located at 21 West 118th Street in Harlem, this 6-story, 35-unit residential building constructed in 1940 has experienced several maintenance challenges in recent months. As of July 2025, there are multiple open complaints from June 2025 related to safety issues, including non-functioning smoke detectors, electrical problems, window frame concerns, appliance dysfunctions, and plumbing issues.

The building has a documented history of pest problems, with violations for mice infestations in apartments 1A and 3B, though recent rodent inspections in 2025 have passed. Between 2022 and 2025, the property has faced several maintenance issues, including a building-wide heat and hot water complaint in March 2025, various plumbing problems, and a period of unsanitary conditions involving mold. There were also multiple complaints in March 2022 regarding building shaking or vibration, though inspections were unable to gain access to verify these claims.

The building's maintenance record shows some attention to external requirements, including violations for failing to file energy use reports and display energy efficiency scores, though some of these have been dismissed upon confirmation of compliance. Notably, the bedbug reporting history from 2020 through 2024 consistently shows zero infested units, indicating effective management of this particular issue. Recent inspections have generally passed, including for rodent inspections in early 2025, though the current open complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention.