121 Bank Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

121 Bank Street, a 5-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building built in 1884 in the West Village, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly relating to pests and heat/hot water outages. The most recent pest-related incidents include a rat sighting in May 2024 (investigated and found to have no violations) and an unsanitary condition complaint regarding pests in November 2023 (closed without violations). The building has a documented history of bedbug infestations, with the most recent report for the 2023-2024 period showing one unit affected and subsequently treated.

Heat and hot water issues have been reported in both the whole building (2022) and individual apartments (2019), though in recent inspections, such systems appear to have been functioning properly. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unsanitary conditions and infrastructure issues that were particularly pronounced in 2019, when multiple complaints were filed regarding pests, mold, water leaks, and damage to paint/plaster, primarily affecting the basement apartment. Though many of these violations were addressed and closed, they indicate past challenges with building maintenance.

However, recent years show improved building oversight, with regular rodent inspections (most recently passed in August 2024) and fewer recurring complaints. The building's violation record shows consistent efforts to address and resolve issues when they arise, with the most recent violations having been properly documented and closed. The property owner, Joseph Jackson, has maintained appropriate compliance with Housing Maintenance Code requirements, including the submission of annual bedbug reports, with inspections showing passed results for standard health and safety checks.