280 West 117th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

The five-story, Old Law Tenement building at 280 West 117th Street in Harlem, owned by Michael Aryeh, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in 2025. The building currently has multiple open emergency complaints regarding safety systems, including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as door and window issues. These follow a series of concerning incidents earlier in 2025, including multiple heat and hot water complaints that affected both individual apartments and the entire building during April, and recent pest and mold issues reported in June 2025.

The building has a documented history of heating and water system problems, with several Housing Maintenance Code violations recorded in late 2023 showing issues with heat and hot water supply in apartments 1C and 4A, as well as access problems to the heating system. Additional maintenance concerns have been noted, including door hardware issues in apartment 1C identified during a November 2024 inspection. While there have been multiple complaints regarding rodent activity between 2023 and 2024, with baiting operations conducted in the fall of 2023, recent inspections in 2025 have shown "Passed" results for rodent inspections.

The building's recent history shows persistent challenges around building systems and safety equipment, with multiple unresolved complaints regarding critical safety systems like smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors as of May 2025. The property has maintained a zero-record of bedbug infestations according to annual reporting since 2019, though the building's age and maintenance history suggest ongoing monitoring of pest control remains important. The most recent building inspection data indicates some compliance with current regulations, but persistent open complaints regarding basic building systems and safety equipment indicate ongoing maintenance challenges.