21 East 129th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The three-story, four-unit building at 21 East 129th Street in East Harlem, owned by Sheila Dotson, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone conversion to a Class A building status. The property has experienced ongoing heating system challenges, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues in both 2024 and early 2025, including a pattern of difficulty in gaining apartment access for inspections.

Notable plumbing concerns have been consistently reported, including problems with radiators and bathtub/shower systems. Apartment 2, in particular, has faced several maintenance challenges, with active violations as of 2024 including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, plaster and paint issues in the bathroom and hallway, water leak problems, and a rodent infestation that was documented as a Class C violation in July 2024. The building's history shows a pattern of heat and plumbing-related complaints, with multiple service requests between 2024-2025 including issues with flooring, unsanitary mold conditions, and various heating system problems.

While the property has consistently passed rodent inspections between 2017-2025 and shows no bedbug infestation reports in recent years, the HVAC and plumbing systems appear to require ongoing attention. The building's maintenance history includes several successfully closed violations, though as of October 2024 there were still some open issues regarding interior surfaces and water damage in Apartment 2. The pattern of complaints, particularly regarding heating and maintenance access, suggests recurring challenges with building systems and communication processes between tenants and management.