315 West 115th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

The 6-story, 49-unit building at 315 West 115th Street in Harlem, owned by Catherine Economakis and built in 1914, has experienced persistent issues with heat and hot water systems throughout 2023-2024. There were numerous complaints and service requests regarding heat and hot water problems, with 10 incidents recorded between February and November 2024, most of which were categorized as emergencies affecting the entire building. The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, including elevator service disruption (with multiple complaints between 2023-2025), structural concerns (a closed complaint regarding building shaking in June 2025), and rodent infestations, as evidenced by multiple failed inspections in 2024 and 2025.

Three apartments (2, 7, and 52) have documented violations addressing various issues such as electrical problems, window repairs, paint conditions, and bathroom maintenance needs. The building has a history of regulatory scrutiny, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations recorded between 2022 and 2023, including issues with heat supply, pest control, and window repairs. Notably, there were several building-wide complaints in 2024 that required HPD inspections, though access to many units was not granted.

The building's environmental record shows some significant safety concerns, including a violation related to obstructed fire escape access issued in late 2023. There was one documented case of bedbug infestation in apartment 52 in 2022-2023, though subsequent reports showed no further infestations. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 have continued to indicate the presence of rat activity. The building's management has faced multiple fines and violations related to unauthorized construction work and elevator safety, with penalties issued in 2018 for various code violations.