15 West 129th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

15 West 129th Street is a 4-story, 5-unit residential building in Harlem, constructed in 1926 and currently owned by Jung Chin. The property has experienced recurring water-related issues, with multiple complaints and maintenance requests documented in 2024, including heavy flow water leaks, damp spots, and plumbing problems.

Inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) in response to these complaints have generally found no violations, though a significant mold issue was reported in October 2023. The building also has an open violation related to the failure to file the required annual bedbug report for the years 2021-2024, which remains unresolved as of mid-2025. The rodent situation at the property has shown some fluctuation; while there were significant concerns in 2021 with recorded rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents, recent inspections (2024-2025) have consistently passed with no violations.

However, there was a failed inspection in December 2023 for "Other Reasons" related to insect activity. The building's maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with water and sanitation issues, as evidenced by multiple emergency and non-emergency complaints between 2023 and 2024. While some recent inspections have shown improvements, particularly regarding rodent control, the persistent water-related complaints and open bedbug reporting violation suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.