22 West 119th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

22 West 119th Street is a three-story, three-unit residential building constructed in 1899 in Harlem, currently owned by Dianne Denner. The building's recent history is marked by recurring pest control challenges, particularly concerning rodents and bedbugs. Most notably, there have been three open Housing Maintenance Code violations (as of March 2024) for failing to file annual bedbug reports, dating back to 2022-2024.

The property experienced significant rodent-related issues from 2021-2023, with multiple complaints documented through 311 services, including three rat sightings in August 2021 and a "Condition Attracting Rodents" complaint just last September 2023, which resulted in documented violations requiring follow-up inspections. While there have been periodic rodent inspections, showing both passed and failed results, the most recent inspections from 2024-2025 have generally passed, suggesting some recent improvements in pest management. The building has undergone several health and safety inspections in recent years, with varying results. In 2021, there were notable concerns about indoor air quality and standing water, including a summons issued for standing water.

More recent inspections have shown some positive trends, with initial inspections in 2024-2025 passing. However, a pattern of failed inspections in 2023-2024 related to rodent activity and other reasons indicates that while there have been improvements, some maintenance challenges have persisted. The property has also had regular rodent inspections, with the most recent one in July 2025 passing, suggesting improved conditions. The building's age and classification as an Old Law Single Room Occupancy (SRO) property highlight its historical significance in the Harlem neighborhood, though the current ownership and management have faced ongoing challenges with maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.