406 East 119th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The 5-story tenement building at 406 East 119th Street in East Harlem, built in 1900 and containing 9 units, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly concerning heat and water systems. Most notably, from December 2023 to April 2024, there were multiple heat/hot water complaints, both building-wide and unit-specific, while the summer of 2024 saw significant emergency maintenance issues in apartment 1W, including problems with plumbing (including heating), flooring, electrical outlets, and unsanitary conditions (including mold).

The building also has ongoing issues with pests, as evidenced by multiple rodent-related complaints and service requests between 2022 and 2023, though recent inspections in early 2025 have passed. Additional concerns include several open violations from December 2024 inspection related to apartment 1W, including issues with roach infestation, broken floor, bathroom fixtures, and missing carbon monoxide detectors.

The building's systems maintenance history shows multiple violations for failure to file required external low-pressure inspections between 2018 and 2023, suggesting potential issues with the building's safety systems. A 2021 inspection revealed exterior wall concerns with vertical cracks and paint peeling, while the building's heating system has been a recurring source of complaints. While the building has no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, the overall maintenance record indicates ongoing challenges with various building systems and pest control, though recent rodent inspection results have shown improvement with "Passed" results in early 2025.