109 West 119th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

109 West 119th Street is a three-story, nine-unit single room occupancy building owned by Mary Kaczmarek, dating back to 1896 and located in Harlem. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, most notably in 2020 when there were violations related to the boiler system, including defective/inoperative equipment and improper locations of safety devices, though these were eventually resolved with no penalties.

While a rat sighting was reported in March 2022, subsequent rodent inspections have been consistently passed, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing no active rodent issues. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with official reports filed annually from 2018 through 2024 showing zero affected units in all reporting periods. The property has undergone regular maintenance and improvement work, as evidenced by multiple permit issuances between 2019 and 2023, with the most recent permit issued in September 2023 indicating ongoing investment in building maintenance.

The building's housing maintenance code violations have been addressed, including a 2022 violation concerning the filing of annual bedbug reports, which appears to have been remedied as subsequent filings show consistent compliance. Recent rodent inspections throughout 2023-2025 have consistently passed, suggesting effective pest management, despite the initial rat activity noted in early 2022. The building's history shows a generally responsive management approach to both maintenance requirements and health safety standards, with no recurring or unresolved violations in recent years.