303 West 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

303 West 116th Street is a 5-story, 4-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Harlem and owned by Theresa Matias. The 1910 building has experienced ongoing pest control challenges, particularly with rodent infestations, as evidenced by a pattern of service requests and inspections. Most recently, in June 2025, inspections confirmed rat activity, and throughout early 2025, multiple bait applications were carried out in response to continuing rodent issues.

These concerns follow a history of similar problems, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene documenting violations related to rat sightings in 2024, 2022, and earlier. The building has also faced various maintenance and safety issues over the past five years. In 2020, there were multiple complaints regarding paint/plaster conditions, unsanitary pest issues, and plumbing concerns, though most were resolved through inspections.

Notably, there are two open violations from 2020 concerning repair needs: one related to plaster and paint conditions in Apartment 4 on the fifth floor, and another regarding a concrete window sill repair on the second story. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in recent years, with the most recent filings (2024 and 2023) indicating no infested units. While the building's management has responded to various maintenance issues over time, the persistent nature of the rodent problems requires ongoing attention, as demonstrated by the extensive baiting efforts recorded in 2025.