40 West 120th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The three-story, four-unit residential building at 40 West 120th Street in Harlem, owned by Michael Goberdhan, has experienced several maintenance issues and code violations over the past two years. Of particular concern are two sets of electrical complaints from late 2023 (lighting and outlet/switch issues) that HPD was unable to inspect, as well as ongoing concerns from April 2023 regarding a malfunctioning bell and buzzer intercom system, and an April 2023 violation related to garbage disposal receptacles.

The building has multiple open violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements from 2021-2024, and in April 2023, it received violations for door and window conditions, including problems with a self-closing door in Apartment 3. Recent complaints from October 2023 encompassed various issues including window frames, doors, flooring, cabinets, and refrigeration concerns, though most of these were inspected without violations being issued.

The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, all of which have passed since 2018, indicating good pest control practices. While there have been some concerns about sanitation, including a mold complaint in October 2023, most recent complaints have been resolved or closed without formal violations. The property has a history of HPD not being able to gain access to inspect certain complaints, as evidenced by the October and November 2023 complaints regarding electrical issues and external building components.