19 East 126th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The three-story building at 19 East 126th Street in East Harlem, owned by Darlene Defour, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues since 2021. Most recently, as of June 2025, there is an open door-related emergency complaint with the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building has faced ongoing rodent issues, with multiple bait placements recorded throughout 2024-2025, including rat activity documented in April and December 2024. Significant infrastructure concerns include three violations related to the failure to file external low pressure inspections between 2018-2023, which remain active as of September 2024. Historical maintenance challenges include a heat/hot water outage in September 2021 (which was promptly resolved) and an electrical lighting issue from September 2021 that required HPD inspection.

The building has maintained a relatively stable pest management record in recent years, with three consecutive years (2019-2022) reporting zero infested dwelling units for bedbugs, though an annual bedbug report violation was issued in April 2024. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing basic infrastructure needs, evidenced by prompt responses to heating issues and regular HPD inspections, though some violations remain unresolved and require attention. The building's age (constructed in 1909) and history of service requests indicate typical urban housing challenges, with most recent complaints focusing on door security and pest management.