129 West 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

129 West 116th Street is a five-story, nine-unit residential building located in Harlem and owned by Scott Castellano. Built in 1920, this old-law tenement has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing being recurring problems with heat and hot water. Between late 2024 and 2025, there were multiple complaints about building-wide heat and hot water outages, with some cases classified as emergencies by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building underwent a series of inspections in September 2024, revealing multiple issues that were addressed, including problems with flooring, electrical lighting, and potential mold. More recently, in April 2025, there were complaints about unsanitary conditions and plumbing issues, though the specific nature of these problems was not detailed in the resolution reports. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of various quality of life issues, including a significant number of heat-related complaints, water-related problems, and issues with common areas.

In 2024, multiple violations were documented, including defective ceramic floor tiles in the vestibule hallway and public hall, as well as issues with fire retardant materials at the first-story ceiling. Apartment 1A has required various repairs over the years, including work on walls, plaster surfaces, and a bathroom tub. Fortunately, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases since 2020, and recent rodent inspections have generally passed, though there was one "Rat Activity" report in July 2023. The property has undergone various repairs and improvements, as evidenced by the certification dates of completed violations, most notably in late 2024 and early 2025.