121 East 97th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

121 East 97th Street is a 5-story, 24-unit old law tenement building located in East Harlem, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Amish Patel. The building has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past two years, with particular concerns regarding heating systems and water supply. Most recently, in April 2025, there was a heat/hot water complaint involving the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

Between 2023 and 2025, there were multiple complaints about ceiling paint/plaster issues, with several incidents in November 2024 where inspectors could not complete their evaluations. The building has also faced plumbing challenges, with both water leak and water supply complaints recorded, though inspections resulted in no violations being issued. The property has had significant infrastructure concerns, including a 2024 Department of Buildings violation regarding a defective boiler, which was subsequently resolved through Oath Violation proceedings.

Several rodent inspections have been conducted, with the most recent in February 2025 resulting in a "Passed" rating, though there were failures noted in August and February 2024. While the building has maintained an active bedbug reporting history showing no infested units since 2019, various maintenance violations have been recorded and addressed, including issues with a self-closing door in 2024 and multiple safety concerns regarding fire escape obstructions and concrete tread repairs. The property has undergone regular inspections for compliance with housing maintenance codes, with both Class A (less serious) and Class C (more serious) violations being documented and addressed during the reporting period.