141 West 113th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

141 West 113th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit old law tenement building located in Harlem and owned by Yida Stern. The building, constructed in 1900, has faced persistent maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there has been a significant rodent infestation issue throughout 2025, with multiple rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents reported between May and June 2025, followed by inspections in July 2025 confirming ongoing rat activity.

The building has also experienced several emergency situations, including heat and hot water system failures in October 2024 and November 2021 affecting the entire building. Water-related problems have been a recurring issue, with multiple complaints about slow and heavy leaks documented between 2021 and 2024. A concerning pattern of unsanitary conditions emerged between 2021 and 2022, including mold problems and various maintenance violations affecting apartment 1B, such as water leak issues, defective plaster surfaces, and concerns about smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building's management has demonstrated some responsiveness to violations, as evidenced by certifications of compliance for various issues in 2021-2022, though many violations were marked as "Closed" without clear resolution dates.

The property has maintained a clean record with respect to bedbug infestations, showing zero reported cases between 2020 and 2024. The building's recent history suggests significant ongoing challenges with pest control and maintenance systems, particularly during 2025 when multiple rodent-related complaints were filed through the 311 system. Housing Maintenance Code complaints indicate a pattern of infrastructure and maintenance issues that have required attention over several years, though many of these complaints have eventually been resolved through inspections and follow-up actions. The persistent nature of some violations, particularly related to water and heating systems, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within this century-old building.