77 West 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

77 West 118th Street is a 3-story, 7-unit residential building in Harlem, constructed in 1909 and currently owned by Malcolm Punter. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years that warrant attention. Most notably, there are multiple open violations as of June 2024 in Apartment 3A, including problems with roach infestation, paint conditions, damaged kitchen cabinets, and issues with self-closing doors.

The building has also faced recurring heating problems, with complaints about heat and hot water (both for individual apartments and the entire building) recorded in December 2023 and January 2024, though inspections generally found no violations, except for one instance in December 2023 when inspectors were unable to gain access to units. Three emergency refrigerator complaints were filed in 2024, and there are multiple documented issues with doors, windows, and basic building systems. The property has some concerning compliance issues as well, with active violations recorded in June 2023 for failing to file low-pressure inspections for 2020-2022.

While bedbug reports from 2019 through 2023 show no infestations, the building had challenges with rat activity in early 2023, though recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have consistently passed. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues with different systems and features, though many complaints have been resolved without resulting in violations. A notable positive trend is the consistent passing of rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025, suggesting improved pest management, though bait applications were required in 2023.