205 West 119th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

The 8-story, 36-unit building at 205 West 119th Street in Harlem, owned by Xiomara Gomez and completed in 2009, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past year and a half, with the most significant concerns centering around ventilation systems, pest infestations, and sanitation problems. In 2024-2025, there have been multiple attempts by HPD to inspect ventilation and pest-related complaints, though inspectors were unable to gain access in several instances. Notably, Apartment 7C was found to have active mold and rodent infestations in October 2024, with violations still listed as open.

The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints about single-device service between 2018 and 2025, though inspections have generally found no violations, except for one incident in September 2018. A concerning pattern of maintenance issues emerged in late 2024, with multiple complaints about various problems including cabinet issues, appliance problems, and paint/plaster concerns, all experiencing similar difficulties with inspection access by HPD. The property has undergone several rodent inspections between 2022-2025, with mixed results - most recently passing in July 2025, but previously failing in January 2025 and December 2024.

The building's heat and hot water system has also shown some variability, with a December 2024 complaint requiring emergency attention that was reportedly resolved. Electrical and plumbing issues were documented in March 2024 in Apartment 2E, including problems with outlets and leaky faucets, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. The building's bedbug reports from 2019-2024 consistently show zero infested units, suggesting effective pest management in this regard. The property has generally maintained compliance with NYC's Bedbug Reporting requirements, with all recent filings showing no affected units.