115 West 113th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

The 10-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 115 West 113th Street in Harlem, owned by Scott Castellano, has experienced significant recurring issues with heat and hot water systems throughout 2024-2025. Between April and May 2025 alone, there were seven documented complaints regarding inadequate heat and hot water, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

In March 2025, multiple complaints were filed concerning water supply issues, with at least one violation being issued following an inspection. The building is subject to several open violations as of December 2024, including problems with roach infestation, roof leakage affecting apartment 5B, and issues with security features such as fire escape windows. Recent inspections and complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly relating to building systems and infrastructure.

There are some historical issues now resolved, such as a problematic bell-buzzer system and self-closing doors, which were addressed by December 2024. The building has maintained a bedbug-free status over the past five reporting periods (2020-2025), and recent rodent inspections show mixed results, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 passing, though earlier inspections in late 2024 had documented rat activity. These service requests and violations paint a picture of a building facing persistent challenges with basic services, particularly regarding its heating and water systems, while showing improvement in pest control measures.