14 East 125th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The 8-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 14 East 125th Street in East Harlem, managed by East Harlem Management LLC, has experienced several recurring issues over the past few years, particularly concerning heat/hot water supply and pest control. Between late 2024 and early 2025, there were three separate incidents of heat and hot water outages, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored before inspections could be completed. Most recently, in June 2025, the property received violations from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene regarding rodent issues, with subsequent inspections showing recurring rodent activity despite some inspections passing.

The building has also faced multiple plumbing and water supply complaints during 2024, with varying inspection results. Significant safety and compliance concerns emerged from an August 2024 inspection of Apartment 5W, which revealed multiple violations including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, problematic self-closing doors, and issues with fire escape access. The building's maintenance history shows persistent problems with infrastructure and safety systems, including several emergency plumbing complaints in 2024, and multiple Department of Buildings complaints regarding work without proper permits.

During 2024-2025, there were also issues with egress access and ventilation systems, though many complaints were closed with no violations found or due to inspector access issues. The property has undergone several permit issuances and renewals for various work, suggesting active management, though some permits have been associated with compliance violations for work conducted without proper authorization. Notably, records show consistent pest control reporting with no documented bedbug infestations or eradications between 2020 and 2025.