420 West 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 10-story residential building at 420 West 116th Street in Morningside Heights, currently owned by Monica Kuth, has undergone several significant events since its construction in 1907. The most recent incident involved unsanitary sewage conditions reported in January 2024, which were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) but resulted in no violations being issued.

The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to bedbug prevention, with annual reports filed from 2021 through 2024 showing zero infested or re-infested units. The elevator system received attention in 2020, with a complaint about single-device service that was investigated but found to have no violations. The Department of Buildings (DOB) records show a pattern of violations related to reporting requirements, including three instances between 2018 and 2024 for failure to file Required inspection reports, though all were ultimately dismissed or resolved.

Notably, there was a November 2019 violation regarding the incomplete installation of a full sprinkler system, which was later noted as not being subject to the sprinkler law. The building has maintained a strong track record in pest management, with all rodent inspections from 2016 through 2025 resulting in passing status, and there have been no recorded infestations requiring eradication efforts in recent years. While there have been some maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly regarding reporting requirements and annual inspections, the building has generally demonstrated compliance with health and safety standards, with recent inspections showing no major concerns.