513 East 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 513 East 118th Street in East Harlem, owned by Jared Rosenthal and dating back to 1899, has experienced several significant events over the past five years. Most notably, the building sustained damage from a fire in early 2022 that affected the first floor, resulting in charred wood joists, open windows, and smoke and water damage throughout, though these conditions were later resolved. The property has had recurring issues with bedbug reporting compliance, receiving violations from 2021 through 2024 for failure to file annual reports, though the most recent 2024 report indicates no infestations, with zero infested or re-infested units.

There have also been multiple construction-related incidents, including three consecutive years (2019-2023) of complaints regarding work without proper permits, resulting in stop work orders that were subsequently rescinded. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing attention to safety and compliance issues, including an active violation as of December 2024 for failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports, with a penalty of $655. Environmental Control Board violations in 2022 indicate serious safety concerns, including an incident involving a firefighter injury due to inadequate safety measures during a fire response.

The property has maintained good sanitation standards, successfully passing multiple rodent inspections between 2018 and 2025. Recent construction permits from 2022-2023 suggest ongoing maintenance and improvement work, with several permits issued for electrical and plumbing work. The building's record shows a pattern of responding to violations and maintaining basic safety standards, though with some persistent issues, particularly regarding bedbug reporting and boiler inspection compliance.