53 West 126th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

53 West 126th Street, a 4-story, 8-unit Class A residential building in Harlem built in 2013 and owned by Frank Tehrani, has a documented history of recurring heating issues. Most notably, from 2021 to early 2024, there were multiple complaints about inadequate heat and hot water, including three emergency heat-related complaints within a short timeframe in 2024 alone, with violations issued for inadequate heating in Apartment 4R. The building has also experienced maintenance challenges, including an emergency fire escape issue in 2022 that was reportedly corrected, and various intercom system problems in 2022.

A significant rat activity concern was noted in April 2023, leading to multiple bait applications, though the most recent rodent inspections in 2024 and early 2025 showed improved results with passed inspections. The building's infrastructure has undergone several inspections and repairs, with recent violations in 2024 related to heating systems and maintenance of kitchen surfaces in Apartment 4R, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. Historical records show past issues with plumbing (bathtub/shower) in 2020 and mold in 2018, both of which were addressed.

Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2019 to 2024 indicating zero infested units. While there were two DOB complaints about plumbing and illegal hotel rooms in 2019 and 2023, inspectors were unable to gain access to the premises. The property has also demonstrated compliance with various safety requirements, having corrected violations related to the posting of safety notices and inspection certificates in 2018.