360 West 119th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

360 West 119th Street is a 5-story, 14-unit old law tenement building located in Harlem, built in 1901 and currently owned by James Hefelfinger. The building has experienced recurring water-related issues in recent months, with multiple complaints between August 2023 and October 2023 documenting various water leaks, including heavy and slow leaks, damp spots, and evidence of mold. Several of these incidents resulted in housing maintenance code violations.

In addition, there are ongoing construction and maintenance concerns, with multiple complaints about paint/plaster issues and unsanitary conditions being opened in October 2023. The building has also experienced some significant events in recent years, including a fire incident in 2023 that affected half the roof and the main bulkhead, though this violation was later dismissed as fully rescinded. The property has undergone multiple inspections and citations for safety and maintenance issues, particularly focusing on Apartment 3C, which was found to have problems with self-closing doors, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, a defective intercom system, and various paint and plaster concerns. Apartment 4A also had documented issues with water leaks and bathroom conditions.

The building's compliance history shows a mixture of resolved and ongoing maintenance issues, particularly regarding water damage and mold. Recent inspection records from 2025 show passing rodent inspections in January and June, though there was a rat activity report in December 2024. In terms of pest management, the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations based on annual filings since 2021. The property has also been subject to multiple Department of Buildings complaints regarding construction and maintenance issues, with several inspections resulting in "No Violation Warranted" findings, though some access issues were noted during inspections.