8 East 126th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

8 East 126th Street is a 3-story, 4-unit residential building located in East Harlem, built in 1909 and currently owned by Francis Biancamano. The building has experienced relatively few significant issues over the past several years.

The most concerning incident occurred in February 2019, when there were complaints about lack of heat and hot water throughout the building. Unfortunately, when the Department of Housing Preservation and Development attempted to investigate the complaints, they were unable to gain access to the apartments, and the case was closed without resolution. On a more positive note, the building has maintained an impressive record of pest control and sanitation measures.

Between 2018 and 2025, there have been six consecutive annual bedbug inspection reports (2020-2025) showing zero infested units, with all records indicating successful eradication of any previous infestations. Additionally, the building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent inspections in 2025 (July and January) showing passing results, and all previous inspections since 2018-2019 also indicating compliance. The property's recent maintenance record suggests consistent upkeep and attention to building health standards, particularly in terms of pest management and rodent control, with the only notable exception being the heat and hot water issues from 2019.