230 West 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

230 West 116th Street is a 5-story, 13-unit residential tenement building in Harlem, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Mark Levin. The building has experienced a variety of maintenance and compliance issues, with several open complaints as of April 2025, including problems with lighting, wall conditions, ventilation systems, and door maintenance. There is notable recent concern about electrical and door issues classified as emergencies. The property has a documented history of plumbing problems, particularly affecting bathrooms and toilets, though some past complaints were resolved, including a heating issue in February 2025 that was inspected and found not to violate housing laws.

The building faced significant challenges in late 2024, particularly with apartment 3A, which had multiple violations including scalding hot water conditions, pest infestations (roaches), and a defective bathtub. Earlier violations related to electrical work and general maintenance were also recorded, with some involving unauthorized construction work. The property has undergone several rodent inspections between 2022 and 2025, with mixed results showing both "Passed" and "Rat Activity" findings. Environmental Control Board violations from 2019-2024 indicate multiple instances of work being performed without proper permits and building maintenance issues, though many of these violations have been resolved.

The building's historical records show periodic issues with garbage management and electrical safety, particularly in common areas, and while there were some bedbug incidents reported in 2020, subsequent annual filings have indicated no infestations in recent years. The most pressing current issues appear to be the multiple open complaints filed in April 2025 regarding lighting, ventilation, and door conditions, which are still awaiting resolution as of July 2025. The building has maintained consistent reporting of compliance inspections for rodent activity, with most recent inspections passing, suggesting improvements in pest control management. Historical data shows various building code violations and maintenance violations that have generally been addressed, though some recent complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges.