343 East 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

343 East 118th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit residential building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Alexander Berkovitch. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant problems relating to water supply, heat/hot water, plumbing, and electrical systems. In 2025 alone, there were multiple emergencies reported including water supply problems (March), heat/hot water issues (March), and subsequent plumbing concerns (March).

The building has a documented history of water-related problems, with violations issued in 2022 for water leaks in September and June, followed by additional water-related complaints in 2025, and new violations in June 2025 for slow leaks and water supply issues. Unit 4A appears to have been particularly affected, with multiple violations recorded between 2020-2022 regarding water leaks, bathroom fixtures, and plaster defects. The property has had various other maintenance issues, including unsanitary conditions involving mold and pests in 2022, and more recent concerns about ceiling and plaster maintenance.

However, the building has demonstrated compliance in recent rodent inspections, passing all inspections in 2023-2025, with only two instances of rat activity reported in 2021 and a failed inspection in early 2021, which were subsequently resolved. Importantly, the building's bedbug reporting record shows no infestation reports from 2018 through the most recent filing in 2024, indicating effective pest management in this regard. While the building has faced numerous maintenance challenges, particularly related to water systems, recent filings suggest some improvements in response times and resolution, though many violations have historically required repeated follow-up inspections for verification of correction.