503 East 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The five-story, nine-unit building at 503 East 118th Street in East Harlem, owned by Kidara Johnson, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing being multiple instances of heat and hot water outages throughout 2025, including four separate complaints in January 2025 alone, and another emergency complaint in June 2025. The building, constructed in 1900, is classified as a Converted Old Law Tenement and has shown persistent concerns with mold and water-related issues, evidenced by multiple complaints between 2022 and 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions and water leaks. Specifically, in November 2024, there were multiple complaints about mold, water leaks, and paint/plaster issues that were all marked as closed after HPD communication.

The property has undergone routine rodent inspections, with the most recent one in July 2025 passing, though there was a failed inspection in July 2024. A review of bedbug reports from 2022 through 2025 shows consistent reporting with zero infestation cases recorded during these periods. The building has also been cited for several violations, including an August 2022 violation for mold in Apartment 2A's bathroom, though this was subsequently closed.

Additional maintenance issues have included problems with public areas, such as a broken light fixture in the first-story hall and various repairs needed in public hall stairs, with some violations still remaining open as of 2025. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing issues through HPD inspections and tenant complaints, though some problems have persisted or recurred over time. Recent activity, particularly regarding heat and hot water service, suggests ongoing challenges with building systems, while the consistent zero-report for bedbugs and passing rodent inspections indicate successful management of these specific pest-related concerns.