328 East 119th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

328 East 119th Street is a 7-story, 20-unit residential building constructed in 2008 and currently owned by Cheskel Schwimmer. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in May 2022, when multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, plumbing issues, and cabinet problems. These included reports of mold, and problems with toilets, sinks, bathtubs/showers, and doors, all of which were subsequently addressed and closed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

A bedbug-related violation was issued in 2021-2022, though recent filings through 2024 indicate no current infestations. The building has also faced elevator maintenance challenges, with multiple complaints between 2018 and 2020 regarding safety devices and service issues, though these were typically resolved upon inspection. The property has a history of facade and maintenance violations, including a 2021 ECB violation for failing to submit required exterior wall examination reports, and earlier violations in 2019 related to facade maintenance issues at various locations including the entrance and first floor.

Despite these historical problems, the building has shown recent improvements in monitoring and maintenance, as evidenced by consecutive passed rodent inspections from 2019 to 2025, and the absence of bedbug infestation reports in the last three reporting periods. A current Department of Buildings violation from February 2022 remains active regarding FISP Cycle 9A reporting requirements. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, with most being resolved through inspections or corrective actions, though some earlier violations did result in penalties.