312 West 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

The 5-story, 10-unit OLD LAW TENEMENT building at 312 West 116th Street in Harlem, owned by Raymond Yu, has experienced significant structural and maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are multiple ongoing violations and complaints from 2024-2025 regarding unit 5A, including mold conditions, water leaks, and plaster/paint issues that remain open as of October 2023.

The building has also faced recurring problems with heat and hot water, as evidenced by emergency complaints in 2024, and electrical issues including outlet/switch problems with violations issued. Recent 311 service requests from April 2025 indicate difficulties with building access for inspections related to pest and paint/plaster complaints, though some issues have been inspected with violations noted. The property has a documented history of rodent issues, with multiple inspections in 2024-2025 consistently reporting rat activity, though there have been some bait applications in response.

Egress safety concerns were raised in 2020 regarding locked/blocked exits, resulting in ECB violations. The building's mechanical systems have also been problematic, with a boiler complaint in late 2024 where inspectors were unable to gain access for evaluation. While the building has maintained a zero-tolerance policy for bedbugs, as demonstrated by multiple annual reports showing no infested or eradicated units, the current maintenance and access issues suggest ongoing challenges with building management and maintenance access.