119 West 111th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

119 West 111th Street is a 5-story, 8-unit residential building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Shai Shustik. The property has experienced several significant issues over the past few years, most notably a recent pattern of water-related problems. In 2024 alone, there were multiple complaints and violations related to mold (June 2024), water leaks in Apartment 1A (June 2024), and ongoing issues with the cellar's illegal conversion.

As of June 2024, there is an active ECB violation related to the illegal use of a recreational room as a bedroom with an installed bathroom in the cellar, which has incurred a penalty of $6,250. The building's maintenance history shows recurring concerns with building systems and infrastructure, including open violations from 2024 regarding basement room usage and water leaks, as well as a 2023 violation for failing to file an external low-pressure inspection. The property has demonstrated proactive pest management, with no reported bedbug cases since 2019 and consistent rodent inspection pass results up to April 2025.

Historical records reveal various maintenance issues, including past problems with heating water systems, sprinkler systems, and entrance lighting, though most of these issues were addressed and closed. A series of construction-related violations was documented in March 2019, suggesting safety compliance issues during a renovation period, though these were ultimately resolved. Regular bedbug reporting in accordance with HPD regulations has shown zero infestations in recent years, and the building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2018. The most recent 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations indicate persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water-related issues and unauthorized unit modifications.