125 East 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The 6-story, 24-unit New Law Tenement building at 125 East 118th Street, owned by Ranae Bacon and constructed in 1920, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past three years. Most recently, in late 2023 through mid-2024, there were concerns about door issues, with a violation being documented in apartment 2D regarding door gaps and clearance requirements. The building has faced recurring heating and hot water problems, particularly in early 2023, though inspections showed no violations were issued.

A cluster of plumbing-related issues was documented in August 2022, including heavy water leaks, sink problems, and resulting unsanitary conditions with pest infestations, which did receive violations. More specific issues emerged in 2023 including multiple violations in apartment 2A related to water leaks, bathroom ceiling problems, and door issues, as well as a pest infestation documented in apartment 1B. The building's safety protocols appear to be generally maintained, with no significant issues reported regarding bedbugs or rodents, as evidenced by multiple rodent inspection passes between 2017 and 2025, and consistent bedbug inspection results showing no infestations since at least 2019.

An emergency egress-related complaint from late 2024 was investigated but no violations were found. The property has undergone regular inspections and has shown compliance with various housing maintenance code requirements, though several repair orders have been issued in recent years requiring attention to water leaks, plumbing issues, and interior finish problems. The most recent records indicate that most violations have been certified as corrected, though the presence of multiple maintenance issues over recent years suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and infrastructure.