125 East 119th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The four-story old-law tenement building at 125 East 119th Street in East Harlem, owned by Charles Gendron and built in 1910, is currently experiencing multiple maintenance issues as of January 2025. The most recent complaints, all filed on January 2, 2025, involve problems with electrical outlets/switches, an electric/gas range appliance, and a ceiling plaster issue, all of which remain unresolved.

Prior to these, there was a slow water leak complaint filed in September 2024 that was closed in December 2024, and a concerning history of heat and hot water issues in late 2021. The heat/hot water problems were particularly notable between December 2021 and January 2022, with multiple complaints filed by tenants reporting inadequate heating and hot water systems in the entire building, though inspections revealed varied access issues. More recently, a Local Law 188/17 compliance inspection attempt in March 2023 was marked as "Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 1st Attempt Made." The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to pest control, with the most recent bedbug reports (from 2022 through 2024) indicating no infestations or re-infestations in any units, suggesting effective extermination practices have been maintained.

The property has demonstrated some challenges with building systems and maintenance access, as evidenced by multiple "unable to gain access" inspection results, which can complicate resolution of reported issues. While the recent electrical, appliance, and ceiling problems are concerning, it is worth noting that these are relatively recent complaints and their impact on resident quality of life is still being assessed. The building has maintained regular compliance reporting for pest control, with no active infestation issues reported in recent years.