47 East 130th Street, Manhattan, NY 10037

The 5-story, 15-unit residential building at 47 East 130th Street in East Harlem, owned by Rick Gropper and constructed in 1926, has experienced significant maintenance challenges over the past year. The property has documented persistent plumbing issues, with multiple emergency complaints regarding water supply, sink, and shower problems between October 2024 and April 2025. Notably, a slow water leak was officially documented in October 2024, resulting in violations that required correction.

The building has faced recurring heat and hot water supply problems, particularly during October 2024 when multiple complaints were filed about these essential services affecting the entire building. Additional maintenance concerns include violations related to a locked heating system access door, a roach infestation in the second-story hallway, and sanitation issues regarding garbage receptacles, which remain open as of October 2024. The building's history shows prior infrastructure concerns, including an Environmental Control Board violation from 2018 related to unapproved safety equipment installations.

While there have been instances of bedbug infestations recorded between 2018 and 2022, the most recent reporting period (2023-2024) indicates no such issues. Recent rodent inspections have revealed varying levels of rat activity, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing both passed inspections and instances of rat activity. Multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were issued in October 2024, including issues with hot water supply, faucet leaks, and plumbing defects, particularly affecting Apartment 1A. The building's management has shown some responsiveness to complaints, as evidenced by several cases being marked as corrected, though some violations remain open requiring follow-up.