53 West 129th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 24-unit, 6-story tenement building at 53 West 129th Street in Harlem, owned by Andrew Kleiman, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years (2023-2025) that warrant attention. Most notably, there has been a pattern of mold-related complaints, with four reported instances of unsanitary conditions due to mold between April and October 2024, resulting in HPD violations. Water-related issues have also been prominent, including violations for both a damp spot and a slow leak in April-August 2024.

The building has undergone multiple inspections revealing various maintenance needs, particularly in Apartment 8 and Apartment 15, which have received multiple violations for issues including bathroom caulking, water leaks, and pest-related problems. Notably, in 2024, Apartments 6 and 8 were found to lack proper safety devices, with violations for missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. While the building has maintained a record of passing rodent inspections from 2017 through 2025, showing effective pest control measures, there has been a recent increase in complaints about various maintenance issues, including plumbing problems and surface damage requiring repairs and recertification.

The building's recent history shows a concerning pattern of violations primarily related to moisture control and building systems. However, it's worth noting that the most recent inspections for rodent control continue to show compliance, and the bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024 indicate no recorded infestations. The property has maintained its basic compliance with required inspections and certifications, though there remains at least one open violation as of the latest records. The presence of multiple HPD violations and emergency complaints throughout 2023-2024 suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance that affect resident comfort and safety, particularly in terms of water damage and air quality issues.