182 East 122nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The four-story, seven-unit tenement building at 182 East 122nd Street in East Harlem, built in 1900 and currently owned by Luis Vargas, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2025, there were multiple incidents involving water-related problems, including two separate water leak complaints in March (heavy and slow leaks), and a subsequent heat and hot water issue in April that required intervention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has also faced recurring indoor air quality concerns, with multiple complaints filed in 2024 and 2025, including issues with ventilation and other unspecified problems.

There are active violations on record from 2023 regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2020 and 2021. The property has undergone various inspections and faced multiple violations related to specific units. Apartment 1A (1st floor) had several issues documented in July 2024, including water leaks affecting multiple walls, broken plastered surfaces, and plumbing problems.

Three violations from July 2024 regarding apartment 4A (4th floor) remain open as of the most recent inspection, concerning bathroom tiles, roof leaks, and window maintenance. The building's infrastructure has shown signs of distress, with documented problems including no lighting (2024), plumbing issues, mold concerns, and unsanitary conditions. Recent rodent activity has been documented through multiple inspections in 2023-2025, with the most recent compliance inspection in July 2025 showing continued rat activity despite bait application efforts in prior months. The building's maintenance history reveals persistent challenges with basic services and infrastructure, suggesting ongoing difficulties in maintaining acceptable living conditions for residents.