44 West 126th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

44 West 126th Street is a three-story, four-unit residential building located in Harlem, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Stanley Celius. The property has documented persistent rodent issues over recent years, with the most recent rat sighting reported in March 2025 and several instances of rat activity recorded through 2024, though the April 2025 inspection passed. The building has experienced multiple water-related problems, particularly in late 2019 when heavy flow water leaks were reported, along with emergency complaints about mold and various maintenance issues.

A comprehensive inspection in February 2023 revealed several violations requiring attention, including water leak concerns in Apartment 1, roof maintenance needs over the public hall, and various repair requirements such as broken window mechanisms, plaster damage, and mold conditions. The building's management has addressed bedbug issues proactively, as evidenced by their 2025 bedbug reporting showing no active infestations in the previous two years, though there were two documented infestations between 2018-2020 that were properly eradicated. The property underwent significant inspections and remediation efforts in 2023, with violations being certified as corrected between March-April 2023, including repairs to water leaks, roof issues, and various interior maintenance concerns.

The building has maintained compliance with housing maintenance codes since addressing the 2023 violations, as evidenced by the lack of new violations in 2024-2025. While the rodent and water issues have been recurring challenges, the recent passing of inspections and completed repairs suggest ongoing management efforts to maintain the property. The building's history of rodent activity and water leaks, while showing some recent improvement, indicates these remain important areas of focus for property management. The absence of recent bedbug reports since the 2021 infestation suggests effective pest management protocols have been implemented.