117 West 142nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

The 6-story, 24-unit tenement building at 117 West 142nd Street in Harlem, built in 1920 and currently owned by Seon Assevero, has experienced several significant incidents and maintenance issues over the past few years. The most notable event was a fire in March 2022 that caused substantial damage to several floors, including Apartments 3A and CC, which required emergency repairs and triggered multiple code violations. This incident also resulted in building-wide issues such as broken windows, damaged fire escape, and problems with concrete flooring and skylights.

Following the fire, there were investigations regarding building shaking and structural stability concerns in March 2022, and the building was placed under structural monitoring. Recent inspections have revealed ongoing maintenance challenges. In 2023-2024, the building received multiple bedbug reports showing no infestations, and while there were some rat activity indicators in 2022-2023, recent rodent inspections in 2024-2025 have shown passing results.

Current open violations from 2022 include issues with windows in the public hall areas, fire safety systems, and various structural elements requiring repair. The building's maintenance history shows recurring problems with basic services, including heat and hot water systems (most recently reported in January 2022), electrical outlets, and general building maintenance. The property has undergone regular 311 inspections and housing code compliance checks, with most issues being addressed but some remaining as open violations, particularly those related to the 2022 fire damage.