62 East 129th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The 25-unit, 5-story tenement building at 62 East 129th Street in East Harlem, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Sheila Dotson, has experienced persistent heating and hot water issues over the past year. The building has recorded eight emergency heat/hot water complaints between November 2024 and January 2025, with seven of these complaints being closed without proper access for inspection. A fire escape ladder defect was documented in December 2024, though this violation was certified as corrected by March 2025.

Apartment 3B has multiple open violations from May 2024 related to door self-closing mechanisms, plaster surfaces, window sashes, closet door fitting, and a bell/buzzer system, while the second-floor apartment 2A has documented heating and hot water issues from March 2024. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heat and hot water service disruptions, with the most recent complaints in January and December 2024. While there has been some rodent activity documented in late 2024 (September and November), recent inspections in 2025 have shown compliance.

The building has maintained a good record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2021 to 2024 showing zero infested units. Other maintenance issues have included plumbing concerns in February 2024 and appliance problems, though these were all eventually closed without violations. The persistence of heating and hot water issues, particularly in the most recent months, suggests ongoing challenges with building systems, while the multiple open violations in Apartment 3B indicate various maintenance concerns affecting at least one unit.