138 West 117th St, Manhattan, NY 10026

The 138 West 117th Street building, a 5-story New Law Tenement constructed in 1920, currently owned by Joseph Zitolo, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been two recent pest-related incidents in June 2025, for which violations were issued. The building underwent significant heat and hot water system challenges in early 2023, with multiple emergency complaints between January 13 and February 1, though these were eventually addressed.

Other notable issues included an electrical appliance complaint in February 2025 that was investigated but found not to violate housing laws, and an electrical outlet/switch issue in January 2023 that received no violations. The property has open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2023 and 2024, though recent filings indicate no active infestations during the past two reporting periods. Between 2020-2021, the building underwent various permitted work activities, with inspections revealing scaffolding compliance issues in early 2021 and a stop work order that was fully rescinded.

While the building has consistently passed rodent inspections conducted from 2023 to 2025, the frequency of heating system complaints in 2023 and recent pest issues in 2025 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The elevator system received attention in 2024, with a complaint about lack of alternate service, though no violation was found upon inspection. The building's management has generally responded to complaints as required, with violations being issued where appropriate and conditions being addressed within legally stipulated timeframes.