211 West 117th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

211 West 117th Street is a 5-story, 15-unit residential building located in Harlem, constructed in 1910 and owned by Robert Ezrapour. The building has experienced recurring issues with water-related problems over recent years, with three documented water leak incidents in 2022 (two heavy flow and one slow leak), and more recent water issues in October 2023, though none of these complaints resulted in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The property has also faced heating system challenges, with two heat/hot water complaints in January 2022, though these were resolved according to tenant reports.

A concerning pattern emerged in 2022 with both water leak and mold-related complaints being categorized as emergencies by HPD, though inspections did not result in violations. The building's maintenance record shows an active response to various resident complaints, including the most recent issues with paint/plaster and water leaks in October 2023. Importantly, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past seven years, with zero reported cases between 2018 and 2024.

Recent inspections have consistently shown the building to pass rodent inspections, with the most recent occurring in April 2025. Currently, there is one active violation from April 2023 related to the failure to file a 2022 external low-pressure inspection. While the building has had multiple complaints over the years, the consistent pattern of HPD inspections, with no violations generally being found, suggests ongoing monitoring rather than persistent regulatory issues.