126 East 83rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

The 6-story, 18-unit tenement building at 126 East 83rd Street, built in 1928 and owned by 126 East 83rd Street Realty Corp, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most recently, in 2025, the building has had multiple complaints related to water leaks, plumbing issues, fire escape safety, and unsanitary garbage storage conditions, with one water leak complaint from January 2025 still remaining unresolved as of July 2025.

The property has open violations as of October 2023 related to water shut-off valves in apartment B6, and there are several active violations from 2024 including issues with the fire escape on the north exterior wall and the east fire escape, as well as a citation for failing to file an annual bedbug report. The building has a documented history of plumbing problems, including multiple complaints about toilets and sinks, as well as issues with hot water exceeding 130 degrees Fahrenheit in apartment 3A as of January 2024.

Other notable concerns include rodent activity between 2019 and 2021, with some inspections showing failed results for rat activity, though inspections in 2021 showed a passing result. The building's fire escape system has required attention, with violations citing rust issues and problems with the drop ladder mechanism. An April 2022 complaint about building shaking/vibration was recorded, and there was an ECB violation regarding stair stoop disrepair and obstructed fire escape access with an associated penalty of $6,250 that remains active as of October 2023.