119 West 131st Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The three-story, four-unit residential building at 119 West 131st Street in Harlem, dating back to 1889 and currently owned by Beniamin Sadykov, has experienced several notable events regarding pest management and building maintenance over recent years. Most significant is the recent rodent issue, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene documenting a rat sighting in May 2024 that resulted in violations requiring follow-up inspections. The building has also faced recurring issues with bedbug reporting compliance, receiving violations in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 for failing to file the mandatory annual bedbug report, though recent filings for the 2022-2023 and 2019-2020 periods show zero infested units, suggesting effective management of actual infestations.

Rodent control has been a persistent focus, with multiple inspections revealing varying conditions. In 2024 alone, there was one instance of rat activity in May, and another inspection in July 2024 failed for other reasons related to compliance. However, the most recent inspections in 2025 and late 2024 passed, indicating some improvement.

The building has maintained generally good compliance with other housing maintenance requirements, with the most pressing concerns centering around pest management. Notably, there have been no recorded violations related to structural, electrical, or plumbing issues during this period. The property has consistently passed most initial inspections, though occasional failures highlight ongoing challenges with maintaining pest-free conditions.