143 West 111th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

143 West 111th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit old law tenement building located in Harlem and owned by Adam Lichtenstein, dating back to 1900. The building has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues in recent months, most notably between February and March 2025, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, including mold and heavy water leaks, which resulted in violations being issued. Several other maintenance concerns were documented during this period, including problems with windows, lighting, and ceiling conditions.

The building has a documented history of pest issues, with violations for mouse infestations found in both apartments 2B and 5A, as well as evidence of rat activity in multiple inspections throughout 2024-2025. The property has also faced significant safety and maintenance violations in recent years. An October 2024 inspection revealed multiple open violations in apartment 2B, including missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and issues with water temperature exceeding 130°F.

Apartment 5A has documented problems with mold, defective plastered surfaces, and various maintenance concerns that remain unresolved. While the building has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug complaints since 2020, the ongoing rodent activity and recurring maintenance issues present ongoing challenges. The most recent rodent inspections in 2025 continue to show evidence of rat activity, with multiple bait applications documented throughout 2024. The building's maintenance history suggests persistent issues with basic housing conditions, though the specific status of many violations is not clearly documented in the provided data.