57 East 128th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

As of July 2025, 57 East 128th Street is a 7-story, 104-unit residential building constructed in 1999, currently owned by Jeffrey Connolly. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past year, with multiple emergency complaints in 2025 related to water leaks, ceiling damage, and pest infestations. Between April and June 2025 alone, there were at least seven separate reports of ceiling paint/plaster issues and heavy water leaks, with corresponding violations issued by HPD that remain unresolved beyond the allowed correction period.

The building has ongoing rodent problems, with multiple inspections showing rat activity throughout 2024-2025 despite baiting efforts. The property holds several active violations and inspection findings from the Department of Buildings, including concerns about exterior facade maintenance (with cracked parapets and mortar joints noted in 2025), and reported elevator service issues as recently as March 2025. Historical records show recurring elevator maintenance complaints from 2021-2024, though inspections often found no violations at the time.

The building also has documented pest issues, with violations for roach infestations in apartments 202 and 309 noted in 2024 inspections, and while recent bedbug reports show no current infestations, there were previous citations. The facade inspection and maintenance requirements have been a recurring theme, with multiple violations related to the failure to submit required documentation, though some earlier violations from 2019-2020 were dismissed. Recent complaints about sanitation conditions, including garbage storage and plumbing issues, have been investigated but typically found no violations of existing housing laws.