269 West 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

This five-story, 11-unit Harlem tenement building at 269 West 118th Street, built in 1910 and currently owned by Robin Baez, has experienced several maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly during 2021. The property underwent multiple inspections and received various violations and service requests related to sanitation, door/window issues, and pest control. Notably, apartment 5B was the primary focus of multiple violation notices in 2021, concerning window guards, fire escape concerns, mold, and general maintenance issues.

The building experienced recurring rodent issues, with documented rat and mouse sightings in 2021 and 2022, though the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found no violations during their inspections. More recently, the building's rodent control efforts have shown inconsistent results. As of 2025, the most recent inspections reveal a pattern of passing and failing results, with the April 2025 inspection passing but the October 2024 inspection failing for "Other Reasons." However, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years, suggesting successful pest management in this regard.

The property has maintained compliance with housing maintenance code requirements in most recent inspections, with no current open violations on record as of 2023. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing violations, as most older violations have been closed, though some regular maintenance issues reoccurred in 2021 that impacted resident comfort and safety. The building currently appears to be maintaining better overall compliance, though the rodent control situation remains a point of attention.