56 East 130th Street, Manhattan, NY 10037

56 East 130th Street is a 10-unit, 4-story old law tenement building located in East Harlem, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Carlos Corhejo. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, with the most recent complaints in March 2025 remaining unresolved despite inspections. Previous heating system problems were documented throughout 2020-2021, including multiple HPD complaints.

The property has also faced various maintenance challenges, including an open complaint from February 2025 regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage. During 2021, the building underwent significant emergency response, with multiple violations addressed including carbon monoxide detector issues, safety concerns with fire escapes, smoke detectors, and various door/window problems. Notably, there were violations related to gas supply and heating in Apartment 3F in January 2021. The building has been subject to annual bedbug reporting requirements, with violations linked to this issue in 2022, 2023, and 2024 that remain open as of April 2024.

Despite these ongoing challenges, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2017 through 2025, indicating generally good pest management practices. The building's history shows a pattern of heating system and safety-related issues, particularly between 2020 and 2025, with some improvements noted but many complaints remaining unresolved or repeatedly reported. While some emergency violations have been closed, others, such as the 2025 heat/hot water complaints, indicate continuing infrastructure challenges. The property has also generally maintained compliance with rodent control requirements, passing all inspections in this category.