150 East 124th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

150 East 124th Street in East Harlem is a five-story, 1920-building currently owned by Jerry Atkins and contains 0 units. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns being recurring rodent activity, HVAC system violations, and multiple safety-related issues. Most recently, in 2024 and continuing into 2025, there has been documented rat activity with multiple inspections showing consistent rodent problems.

The building's electrical and mechanical systems are currently under scrutiny, with multiple active violations from August 2024 regarding electrical grounding, emergency exits, and safety equipment. The property has a history of heat and hot water emergencies, particularly during 2019, when there were multiple complaints about inadequate heating throughout the building. The building has undergone regular bedbug reporting since 2019, with the most recent report from July 2025 showing no infested units. However, there have been four consecutive annual violations (2021-2024) regarding the filing of annual bedbug reports that required correction.

Recent inspections and permits indicate ongoing maintenance needs, including a 2023 permit for electrical work. The property has a documented history of heating system problems, particularly in 2019 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding lack of heat or hot water. The building has also been subject to several violations and complaints regarding unauthorized work and construction, particularly in 2023, though inspections often resulted in no violations being found upon inspection. While the building has addressed some issues promptly, as evidenced by closed violation statuses, the pattern of recurring rodent problems and recent electrical safety violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.