329 East 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

329 East 118th Street is a three-unit, three-story residential building in East Harlem, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Georgina Falu. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent concerns in 2024 involving mold and sanitary conditions that prompted HPD inspections, though no violations were ultimately issued. A significant pattern of heating and hot water problems affected the entire building between October and November 2022, with multiple tenant complaints during this period.

Recent inspections in July 2024 resulted in several open violations for Apartment 4, including defective vinyl floor tiles, ceiling mold, roof leaks, and plaster repair needs. The building has also faced electrical issues, with a notable complaint about unapproved electrical equipment and lighting problems on the 3rd and 4th floors dating back to 2020, for which a $4,000 penalty remains active as of 2025. The property has a concerning history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections throughout 2024 documenting rat activity, though a passing inspection in March 2025 suggests recent improvements.

The building's systems and maintenance history show recurring problems with water leaks, dampness, and building-wide service interruptions. Multiple Department of Buildings complaints between 2020 and 2022 indicate possible concerns about unauthorized alterations and illegal conversions, though inspectors were often unable to gain access to verify these claims. A bedbug report from 2024 shows 0 units infested during the reporting period, with 4 units treated, and previous reports from 2022-2023 showed no infestations. While the building has maintained some basic requirements, the recurring nature of various maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance response.