13 East 124th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035
The 16-unit, four-story Old Law Tenement building at 13 East 124th Street in East Harlem, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Stephen Shapiro, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues over the past few years. Most recently, in April 2025 and October 2024, HPD responded to complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, with a violation issued in October 2024 specifically for inadequate hot water in apartment 4N, though access issues limited full inspection capabilities. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including plumbing problems, mold, and water leaks, with multiple HPD complaints filed in 2023-2024 regarding unsanitary conditions, paint/plaster issues, and door problems.
Two apartments (2B and 2S) currently have open violations from early 2024 related to smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector issues, and inadequate hot water supply was cited in October 2024 for apartment 2B. The property has been subject to multiple rodent control efforts, with recent inspections in 2025 and 2024 showing rat activity, despite some initial "passed" inspections and bait application in 2023-2024. Historical records from 2019-2022 show various construction-related violations and safety concerns, including electrical work without proper permits and construction site safety issues, though most of these violations have been resolved.
The building's management has been actively applying for and obtaining various permits for work at the property, with the most recent permits issued between 2021-2022 for electrical and other maintenance work. While the building has undergone some renovations and repairs, the recurring nature of heating/hot water issues and the presence of open violations related to safety systems in apartment 2B suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has maintained a clean pest control record for bedbugs over the past five years, with no reported infestations or eradications.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 16 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 8500 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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