52 West 125th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027
The four-story, three-unit building at 52 West 125th Street in Harlem, owned by Jacob Aini and constructed in 1910, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with particular concern around heating systems. Between 2022 and 2024, the building faced multiple heat and hot water complaints, with at least five separate incidents reported as building-wide problems in November 2022 alone. The most recent heating-related complaint occurred in November 2024.
The building's maintenance record also shows persistent rodent issues, with inspections revealing rat activity in 2024, though more recent inspections in 2025 have passed. Significant violations remain open as of 2024, including issues with gas supply and water leaks in apartment 3R, and problems with plaster surfaces requiring repair in the same unit. The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting record, showing zero infestations or treatment needs in the most recent 2023-2024 filing period. The building has undergone various inspections and received multiple violations, including a 2019 Environmental Control Board violation for disrepair of staircase components, which resulted in a $1,250 penalty.
Other recent maintenance issues documented between 2023 and 2024 include problems with door/window functionality, appliance safety, and mailbox conditions. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has responded to several emergency complaints, though in multiple instances, access to units for inspection was not granted. The property has also undergone rodent control measures, with multiple bait applications recorded in March 2024, and the most recent inspection results from June 2025 passing. The building's various service requests and violations suggest an ongoing pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly with building systems affecting resident comfort.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 5568 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A |

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