122 West 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

This 4-unit, 3-story single-room occupancy building at 122 West 118th Street in Harlem, owned by Cleopatra Duncan, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past seven years. Most notably, there was a period of significant pest problems, particularly affecting Apartment 6, which underwent multiple inspections and violations between 2019-2020, including reports of mouse and roach infestations, door issues, floor damage, and maintenance problems that required painting and repairs.

The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, with no reported infestations in the most recent filings through 2024. Recent inspections from 2022 through 2025 have shown improved conditions, with the most recent rodent inspections in 2025 passing successfully. The building has also faced various administrative and maintenance challenges, including issues with mailbox access in 2019-2020 and a 2023 violation regarding a defective self-closing door in Bathroom 6.

While there was a documented indoor air quality complaint in 2021-2022 regarding chemical odors that required management intervention, most recent service requests have been minimal. The property has demonstrated improved maintenance compliance over the past few years, passing multiple rodent inspections and closing or addressing various historical violations. Notably, the building's management has successfully maintained current bedbug reporting requirements, though there have been periodic administrative violations in the past regarding registration statements.