126 East 19th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 5-story, 9-unit building at 126 East 19th Street in Gramercy, owned by Alice Beckman and built in 1882, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in 2021. During that period, there were multiple complaints and violations related to doors and windows, including three separate violations regarding doors and door frames between March and July 2021. Additionally, there were incidents involving plumbing (basin/sink) and appliance (electric/gas range) issues, though inspections found no violations for the appliance complaints.

The building has active violations related to annual bedbug reporting requirements from 2022-2024, and a notable elevator safety issue from 2022 that remains active with a penalty of $1,250 related to improper installation of fireman's service equipment. Separate violations indicate failure to file necessary elevator inspection documentation from 2019 and a 2019 violation regarding unresolved defects from a 2017 inspection. The building's recent records show generally improved conditions, with successful rodent inspections in 2010-2018 and a passed inspection in May 2025.

Significant improvements were made to Apartment 3R in 2021, where multiple violations regarding self-closing doors, smoke detector repairs, and pest infestations were addressed, though some violations remain open. The building's history includes consistent rodent control compliance through regular inspections, suggesting effective management in that area. The current outstanding issues primarily revolve around elevator safety, bedbug reporting compliance, and a 2019 inspection documentation violation.