141 West 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

141 West 116th Street is a 5-story, 9-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Harlem, built in 1910 and currently owned by Yida Stern. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with water leaks being a persistent problem. Most recently, there were two water leak complaints in 2025 (one in March, one in May), and a heavy flow water leak complaint in 2024 that was not accessible for inspection.

The building has also had multiple pest-related concerns, particularly in 2023 when violations were issued for unsanitary conditions related to pests. Notably, there are currently open Class C violations regarding rodent infestations in Apartment 2B and the compactor closet, documented in September 2023. The property has undergone several inspections and received various Housing Maintenance Code violations, including issues with the compactor closet (self-closing doors, fire retardant ceiling, and garbage storage) and damage to kitchen cabinet components in Apartment 2B. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of infrastructure concerns, including multiple water leak complaints and emergency repairs for items such as window frames, doors, and cabinets.

Recent inspections in 2025 have documented rat activity, though bait was applied in response. While there have been regular rodent control efforts, the frequency of inspections showing rat activity suggests an ongoing challenge in this area. The property has maintained a zero-rated status for bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2022-2025), following a single reported incident in 2019-2020 that was resolved. Additional complaints have been documented through the 311 system, including issues with building systems like the intercom and general maintenance concerns, though many of these complaints were closed without violations being issued.