217 West 111th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

The 6-story, 25-unit tenement building at 217 West 111th Street in Harlem, owned by John Sismanoglou and constructed in 1920, has experienced significant heating and maintenance challenges in recent months. Between May and June 2025, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints, with at least three resulting in violations. These heating issues are part of a larger pattern, as evidenced by similar complaints and violations from late 2024 through early 2025, including problems with heating systems access and inadequate heat supply in multiple apartments.

The building underwent inspections that identified violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, particularly in apartments 2A and 4C during late 2024. Additional maintenance concerns have emerged, including problems with window frames, flooring, and various cabinet issues, particularly noted in May 2025. The property has a concerning history of boiler and elevator issues, with active violations regarding the exterior wall examination report and past violations of safety equipment requirements.

There have been three unsuccessful rodent inspections between 2024 and 2025, though recent inspections in April and May 2025 have passed. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports since 2018 showing no affected units. The current active violation related to the exterior wall inspection report carries a penalty of $1,250, and there are two open violations from 2024 concerning the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector issues in apartment 4C. Despite these numerous complaints and violations, many are not classified as emergency situations, and the property management has generally responded to inspections, though with varying degrees of effective resolution.