225 East 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The 76-unit, 7-story residential building at 225 East 118th Street in East Harlem, owned by Sheldon Fox and completed in 2007, is currently experiencing multiple maintenance issues as of mid-2025. Most notably, there are several active open complaints from May 2025 concerning plumbing problems, wall conditions, ventilation systems, cabinet issues, mold, water leaks, and door frame concerns, with some of these also appearing in Housing Maintenance Code Complaints. The building has an ongoing pattern of water-related problems, evidenced by multiple heavy flow water leak complaints throughout 2025, including one classified as an emergency in June 2025.

Additionally, there are recurring elevator maintenance issues, with several active complaints and violations related to multiple devices on the property. Apartment 309 has been cited for multiple violations following a November 2024 inspection, including issues with plastered surfaces, carbon monoxide detectors, cabinet functionality, window repairs, pest infestations (roaches and mice), mold, bathroom faucet leaks, and smoke detector functionality. The building's maintenance history shows some improvement in recent years, with rodent inspections generally passing throughout 2023-2025, and no bedbug cases reported since 2022.

However, recent complaints and violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has undergone various permit activities, with the most recent being issued in September 2023, while notable previous violations include a 2021 construction stop work order due to a superintendent withdrawal. The building's facade safety status remains active as of 2025, requiring monitoring of any potential hazards.