68 East 127th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

68 East 127th Street is a three-story, 5-unit residential building in East Harlem, built in 1909 and currently owned by Peter Mulligan. The building has experienced recurring water-related issues, with multiple reports of heavy water leaks between September and November 2018, resulting in several violations. These water problems extended to specific units, including apartment 3F, which had documented leaks in both the bathroom and kitchenette areas, though these violations were certified as corrected by 2022.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including ceiling plaster issues and problems with fire retardant materials in public areas, particularly in late 2018. More recent history shows improved conditions regarding pest management, with no bedbug infestations reported in the last four annual filings (2022-2025), though there were several bedbug violation notices between 2019-2024. Rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with three recorded instances of rat activity in 2024-2025, contrasting with passed inspections in 2022 and 2019.

The building's most recent significant plumbing issue was reported in June 2019 involving steam pipe/riser problems, which were also resolved. An investigation into potential illegal hotel rooms in 2019 could not gain access for inspection. As of the latest records from 2025, while no current violations are active, the building's history shows a pattern of water-related issues and intermittent rodent problems, though the immediate habitability concerns appear to have been addressed.