52 West 119th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

The five-story tenement building at 52 West 119th Street in Harlem, owned by Nicola Deacetis, has experienced several pressing maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning water-related problems. Most recently, in January 2025, multiple water-related complaints were filed, including both heavy and slow leaks, along with a ceiling paint/plaster issue. These complaints were notable for HPD's inability to complete inspections, calling into question the responsiveness to ongoing maintenance concerns.

The building has documented persistent water issues throughout 2023-2025, including a December 2023 leak that resulted in violations. Additional maintenance concerns include ongoing problems with doors and windows, as evidenced by complaints and violations regarding door latches and window frames between 2023-2025. The building's history shows a combination of historical and present-day challenges, including a significant cluster of violations in Apartment 6 documented in September 2024, addressing issues such as mouse infestation, broken sliding doors, plaster and paint problems, and electrical outlet concerns.

An inspection in 2023 raised building stability concerns, though inspectors were unable to gain access. The boiler system has been a recurring focus, with violations recorded in 2021 for a defective Weil McLain model. Notably, the building's rodent inspection results show a mix of pass and fail results from 2019 through 2025, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 indicating rat activity, while an earlier January 2025 inspection had passed. The property has consistently demonstrated a lack of bedbug infestations over the past six reporting periods from 2019 to 2024.