123 East 7th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The five-story Old Law Tenement building at 123 East 7th Street in the East Village, owned by Eric Margules, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since its construction in 1861. Most recently, in January 2025, there is an open complaint regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests. The building has endured periodic heat and hot water outages, with emergency complaints filed in both April and December 2022, most recently documented in June 2025.

Multiple health and safety violations remain unresolved as of June 2023, specifically concerning the need to scrape and repaint all stories and balconies, and the improper storage of flower pots on fire escapes. The building has a documented history of rodent issues, with multiple sightings and infestations reported between 2019 and 2022, though recent inspections from 2023-2025 have shown "Passed" results with no active violations. The property has maintained consistent bedbug reporting compliance from 2021 to 2024, with no infested units reported in the last three years. The building's maintenance history shows persistent challenges with mold, unsanitary conditions, and various infrastructure issues.

Notable violations requiring attention include the need for proper gas leak notice postings, heating system key location notifications, and proper fire escape maintenance. While recent rodent inspections have shown improvement, with passed results from 2023-2025, the open pest-related complaint from January 2025 suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age and history as an Old Law Tenement, combined with the recurring nature of some issues, indicate a property that requires continued monitoring of maintenance and compliance activities. The absence of bedbug infestations in recent reports, along with improved rodent inspection results, suggests recent improvements in some aspects of building maintenance.