14 East 127th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The property at 14 East 127th Street is a three-story, 11-unit apartment building located in East Harlem, owned by Clifton Edwards and dating back to 1909. The building has experienced numerous maintenance and code compliance issues in recent years, with particularly concerning patterns emerging in 2024-2025. Most notably, there are multiple open violations related to illegal conversions, including unauthorized modifications to apartments 2F and 4B, with associated fines totaling $31,250.

The building has multiple active Housing Maintenance Code violations, including several open and recently resolved complaints involving water leaks, plumbing issues, and mold problems. Between April and May 2025 alone, there were multiple complaints and violations involving water leaks (both slow leaks and damp spots), plumbing issues, and unsanitary conditions that resulted in violations being issued. The building has a concerning history of rat activity, with recent inspections in 2024-2025 consistently showing evidence of rodent problems, despite the application of bait in response to the findings.

Additionally, there are multiple outstanding Department of Buildings violations regarding the failure to file mandatory inspections, particularly for the low-pressure systems and boiler inspections, spanning several years from 2019 through 2024. Recent complaints from 2025 indicate ongoing issues with various building systems, including heat/hot water problems, plumbing, and maintenance of building features like doors and flooring. The property has also faced challenges with basic safety systems, including open violations related to carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in apartment 4B, as well as issues with the building's intercom system and entrance door lock. While some violations have been closed, many remain open or were recently issued in 2025, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.