16 West 129th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The two-family house at 16 West 129th Street in Harlem, owned by Elliot Ambalo and built in 1910, has experienced numerous regulatory and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there is an ongoing electrical safety concern, with an active violation as of 2021 related to unapproved electrical work and defective wiring, for which a $2,500 penalty was imposed. Between 2018 and 2021, there were multiple instances of failure to comply with vacate orders, including a 2019 incident resulting in an Oath Violation being served.

The building has been subject to various environmental control board violations regarding failure to comply with commissioner's orders, with multiple cases of non-compliance recorded in 2020-2021, though many were subsequently resolved or dismissed. The property has undergone several rodent inspections, with mixed results between 2022 and 2025. Most recently, in July 2025, it passed the inspection, though earlier inspections in 2024 and 2023 showed failures for various reasons.

The building's history includes multiple electrical wiring issues documented between 2018 and 2021, with inspections often revealing defective or exposed wiring. While many violations have been resolved through inspections, there remain active concerns as of this date, particularly regarding electrical safety and compliance with vacate orders. The consistent pattern of violations suggests ongoing maintenance and safety compliance challenges throughout this period.