12 East 132nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10037

12 East 132nd Street is a 5-story, 10-unit residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Omid Pouratian. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over the years, with particular concerns between 2019 and 2021. In 2019, there were multiple complaints regarding water leaks and paint/plaster problems affecting both ceilings and walls, particularly in Apartment 5A, which was found to have active violations related to ceiling leaks and damaged plaster surfaces.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to inspect some of these complaints. A bedbug violation was issued in 2021 requiring an annual report submission, though subsequent reports from 2019 through 2025 indicate zero infestations or related issues. The property has had mixed results in recent rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 resulting in a failure due to "Other Reasons," following an initial inspection in March 2025 that noted rat activity.

However, previous inspections from 2022 through 2024 consistently showed passed results, suggesting some recent challenges with pest control. The building's maintenance history shows some recurring issues with water and ceiling problems, though there have been no reported bedbug infestations or significant pest issues in the past three years until the recent rodent concerns. While the property has faced various maintenance challenges, particularly during 2019-2021, more recent records show improved bedbug management and periodic rodent control efforts, though the recent rodent inspections suggest ongoing pest management challenges.