314 West 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

314 West 116th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Harlem, owned by Catherine Yu and constructed in 1900. The property has experienced recurring rodent issues over the past several years, with inspections throughout 2023-2025 consistently showing evidence of rat activity, most recently in March 2025. Between 2021-2022, there were multiple complaints regarding sanitation issues, including garbage storage problems in 2022 that warranted HPD inspections. The building has faced various maintenance challenges, including electrical issues such as inadequate lighting and problems with outlets and switches during 2022.

A notable heating and hot water emergency involving the entire building was reported in June 2021, though heat was restored according to tenant reports. The building has undergone several inspections revealing various violations, including defective fire escape components, water supply issues, and problems with carbon monoxide detectors between 2020-2023. Recent inspections from 2023-2025 have documented ongoing rodent activity, despite some improvements in compliance status. The building's infrastructure has required attention to multiple systems, including the heating system and various electrical components.

Housing Maintenance Code violations identified in 2023 include issues with bulkhead doors on the 5th story and broken floor tiles in the 2nd story hallway. The building has maintained a consistent record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2019-2024, showing no infestation cases. Historical records from 2020 note a boiler-related violation, though this appears to have been resolved. While some issues have been addressed through repairs and inspections, the persistent rodent activity and recurring maintenance concerns suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep.