116 West 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

116 West 116th Street is an 8-story, 21-unit residential building in Harlem, constructed in 2007 and currently owned by Steve Zervoudis. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, particularly related to water leaks and mold problems. Most notably, in December 2024, a heavy water leak occurred, along with paint/plaster violations on walls, though a subsequent inspection found no housing law violations related to mold.

The building has a documented history of elevator issues, with multiple complaints filed between 2019 and 2025 regarding the single elevator service and lack of alternate service, though most inspections found no violations at the time. Apartment 6A has been the focus of several violations in 2024-2025, including multiple open cases regarding water leaks and plaster surface problems. The building has generally maintained a good record in terms of pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past seven reporting periods from 2018 to 2025. Rodent inspections have been conducted regularly, showing some rat activity in 2023 but passing inspections in 2024 and 2025.

A significant concern is the outstanding elevator violation from December 2023 regarding inoperative phone service and alignment issues, with a related Environmental Control Board violation issued. The property has had various maintenance issues requiring attention, including window frame repairs, ceiling and wall plaster issues, and appliance problems, though many have been resolved through HPD inspections. The building's owners have also faced violations for not filing energy benchmarking reports as required by NYC code. While the building has had several maintenance issues requiring attention, most have been addressed through the appropriate channels, though some open violations remain as of December 2024-2025.