265 West 114Th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

The 5-story, 115-unit building at 265 West 114th Street in Harlem, owned by Christina Pimentel, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past two years. Most notably, in 2025 alone, there have been repeated complaints about pest infestations, including six separate reports of unsanitary conditions related to pests between May and June 2025. The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water access issues, with multiple complaints in both May and June 2025 being closed due to lack of access for inspection.

Safety concerns include several fire escape complaints in 2025, though inspections found no violations. Recent inspections (2024-2025) identified persistent elevator problems, with multiple Emergency violations regarding its inoperability and inspection access issues, leading to significant penalties between $625 and $3125. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of sanitation challenges, with rodent activity confirmed during inspections in 2025, and previous bedbug infestations documented in 2024. Additionally, the property has multiple active Department of Buildings violations for failing to submit required energy reporting documents and external low pressure inspections between 2021-2024.

Earlier records from 2023 show concerns about building stability, with two complaints about shaking/vibration, though inspections found no violations. The building's history includes various maintenance issues needing attention, such as problems with water fixtures in Apartment 212 (bathtub and sink stoppers), wall plaster and paint conditions in common areas, and a reported mold condition in Apartment 506 (2024). Despite these challenges, some issues have been resolved through inspections and work orders, though many recent complaints remain unresolved due to inspection access issues. The property's ongoing maintenance needs are highlighted by multiple service requests in 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions and safety concerns, suggesting potential challenges with building management's response to tenant complaints and access coordination for necessary inspections.