202 West 114th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

The five-story, 70-unit tenement building at 202 West 114th Street in Harlem, owned by Christina Pimentel and constructed in 1900, has experienced numerous maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there have been persistent electrical issues, with multiple complaints about inadequate lighting and no lighting between March 2025 and April 2025, some classified as emergency situations. The property has also faced sustainability concerns, with the Department of Buildings issuing active violations in 2024 for failure to file required energy reports and benchmarking data.

In December 2024, serious issues were identified in Apartment 213, including problems with heating, hot water, window guards, and pest infestations, particularly involving mice and roaches, though some violations were subsequently marked as closed. The building has a documented history of elevator-related complaints, with multiple reports between 2021 and 2025 being referred to the NYC Housing Authority, and recent rodent inspections in 2024-2025 showed mixed results, with some passing inspections and others indicating rat activity. The property has a documented pattern of pest control interventions, with bedbug infestations reported in 2023-2024, though reports show eradication efforts were successful.

Earlier inspections between 2025-2023 showed varying results for rodent activity, with some inspections passing and others indicating rat presence. Recent housing maintenance code complaints from April 2025 included issues with doors, windows, walls, and unsanitary conditions, with some violations requiring correction by the property owner. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic systems, including plumbing, heating, and electrical infrastructure, particularly evident through the pattern of emergency and non-emergency service requests throughout 2025. While some violations have been addressed and closed, others remain active or were previously dismissed, indicating a complex and ongoing maintenance situation requiring attention to various building systems and pest control measures.