208 West 111th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

The 18-unit, 6-story New Law tenement building at 208 West 111th Street in Harlem, owned by Maurice Kohan and constructed in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most recently, in June 2025, the building was subject to rodent-related violations requiring follow-up inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, with records showing rat activity during a July 2025 inspection. The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints in January 2025, and appliance issues including an open refrigerator complaint from February 2025.

A concerning wood frame structure was documented in October 2024, though the owner later submitted a determination that the structure was salvaged. The property has been the subject of multiple illegal conversion investigations throughout 2024-2025, with varying inspection results and some cases resulting in Oath violations. Notably, there is an active Environmental Control Board violation from October 2024 regarding illegal occupancy in the cellar area, with a $2,500 penalty imposed.

The building's maintenance history includes multiple complaints about general conditions such as lighting, garbage storage, door issues, and mailbox problems, with many of these cases being closed due to lack of access for inspections. While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases from 2020 through 2024, the recurring rodent issues and multiple illegal conversion investigations suggest ongoing management challenges. The most recent inspections in 2025 showed both passed and failed results, indicating some improvements while also revealing persistent issues that continue to require attention.