71 East 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The four-story, three-unit building at 71 East 118th Street in East Harlem, owned by Jorge Pena, has experienced several notable issues in recent years, particularly concerning maintenance compliance and basic services. Most concerning is the building's ongoing failure to file the required annual bedbug reports, with open violations documented in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 relating to this requirement under the Housing Maintenance Code.

In terms of basic services, there was a heat/hot water complaint reported in January 2025 that required HPD intervention, though the situation was reportedly resolved within 24 hours. The building has maintained a generally good record regarding rodent control, with inspections conducted every six months since 2018 consistently showing passed results.

However, there was an unusual rodent-related complaint in April 2025 that the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene could not investigate due to access issues. Most recently, in April 2025, there was a complaint about work being performed without a permit in an occupied multiple dwelling, though this was quickly addressed with a violation served the following day. The building's overall maintenance record shows regular attention to rodent control and generally prompt response to service requests, though the recurring bedbug report violation and sporadic issues with heat/hot water service are notable recurrent concerns.