113 West 113th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

The five-story OLD LAW TENEMENT building at 113 West 113th Street in Harlem, owned by Yida Stern, has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues over the past two years, with the most recent activity occurring between June and July 2025. The building, constructed in 1900 and containing 10 units, has documented multiple unsanitary conditions, particularly related to garbage/recycling storage, pest issues, sewage problems, and water supply concerns. Most notably, there was a serious plumbing violation recorded in December 2024, and building-wide heat/hot water issues were reported in March 2025. The building has also faced significant rodent control challenges, with multiple inspections showing rat activity in 2024-2025, though an initial rodent inspection in April 2025 passed.

The property has a history of building system maintenance concerns, particularly regarding the boiler and water systems. Multiple complaints about defective/inoperative boilers were filed between 2022 and 2024, with an ECB violation in May 2024 detailing issues with a flooded boiler and leaking radiator. December 2024 inspections revealed multiple violations in Apartment 3A, including pest infestations (roaches and mice), water damage, mold, and various maintenance issues including problems with the kitchen ceiling and hallway flooring. The building's entrance door self-closing mechanism was also noted as defective in December 2024.

Despite these numerous complaints and violations, most have been closed with varying levels of compliance, though one active ECB violation from 2022 regarding exposed wiring and other safety concerns remains unresolved with a penalty of $625. The building has consistently maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases since at least 2020. Recent inspections have shown some improvement in certain areas, such as the April 2025 rodent inspection passing, but ongoing maintenance issues suggest continuing challenges with building upkeep and system reliability. The most recent series of HPD complaints in 2025 primarily focused on sanitation issues, though inspections found these complaints did not violate housing laws, with the exception of one plumbing violation.