147 East 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

147 East 118th Street, a 16-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building located in East Harlem and owned by Anh Do, has experienced persistent rodent issues over the past several years, with the most recent inspections in 2025 continuing to show rat activity. The building's maintenance record reveals multiple safety concerns, particularly evident in the October 2024 emergency complaints which noted deficiencies including broken window guards, fire escape problems, smoke detector issues, carbon monoxide detector problems, plumbing concerns, and mold. Apartment 10 appears to have significant maintenance needs, with violations citing the presence of roaches, missing safety devices, and environmental concerns such as peeling paint in multiple rooms.

Historical records show recurring problems with the building's heating system, including a series of boiler-related violations and penalties in 2023 totaling over $4,500, though some of these were later resolved. The property has undergone several inspections and received work orders related to safety equipment, with findings indicating non-compliance in areas such as window guards and smoke detectors. The building's inspection history shows attention to various safety systems, with both positive and negative findings.

While there have been many resolved violations, the persistence of rodent activity and recent emergency complaints regarding safety equipment in October 2024 raise ongoing maintenance concerns. Recent inspections continue to show rodent activity, with bait applications recorded throughout 2025. The Department of Buildings has conducted regular safety inspections, with some inspections resulting in compliance requirements that were later addressed, though there have been instances of delayed certification of corrections. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status across multiple reporting periods since 2020, indicating successful pest management in this area despite ongoing rodent challenges.