25 East 129th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The three-story, four-unit building at 25 East 129th Street in East Harlem, owned by Dawn Johnston, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2019, with the most significant problems centered around heating and hot water systems. There have been four documented heat/hot water complaints in recent years, including one in March 2021 that was classified as an emergency, and an incident in December 2019 that required HPD intervention to confirm resolution. The building has also faced various plumbing challenges, with incidents related to water supply (December 2019), bathtub/shower (June 2019), and ongoing concerns about the ventilation system and mold (both from April 2019).

More recent violations from April 2023 involve defective self-closing doors at the building entrance and vestibule on the first story, though these are classified as "C" violations, indicating they are less serious than "A" or "B" violations. Safety concerns have been identified in apartment 2, with open "B" violations as of March 2023 regarding missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building has maintained a consistent record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations from 2020 through 2025.

Regular rodent inspections have taken place approximately every six months since 2017, with all inspections resulting in passing grades, indicating effective pest control measures. While the property has experienced various maintenance issues, particularly related to heating systems in the past, recent rodent and bedbug inspections suggest improved overall sanitation and pest management. The building's historic violations and complaints appear to have diminished over the past few years, with significant issues being addressed through HPD inspections and corrections.