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142 East 126th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

18
DOB Complaints
554
311 Housing Calls
263
Housing Violations
5
Permits

Risk Assessment

22
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 22% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 142 East 126th Street

The building at 142 East 126th Street in East Harlem, owned by Stephanie Buchheim, is a 7-story, 30-unit Class A residential building constructed in 1940. The property has recently experienced notable maintenance challenges, particularly in 2025, with multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, along with current heating problems and food spoilage concerns. There are also ongoing pest control issues, with multiple rodent sightings reported between 2024 and 2025, and a bed bug report showing three infested units in 2024.

The building has persistent elevator service problems, with multiple complaints about single-device operation and no alternate service dating back to 2022. Structural and maintenance issues have been documented, including a water leak in the first-story public hallway, problems with the intercom system, and violations related to vermin infestations, including live rats observed in the cellar. The Department of Buildings has active violations as of 2024-2025, including concerns about brake maintenance, oil leaks, and exterior facade conditions. There are several open housing code violations from 2024 relating to rodent infestations, water supply issues, and an open violation regarding mold in Apartment 1B.

The property has undergone multiple inspections, with consistent findings of rat activity across various inspection periods in 2024 and 2025. Recent mechanical systems issues include multiple open complaints regarding electric/gas ranges and plumbing problems as of June 2025. The building's management has received violations related to failure to maintain documentation and incorrect certification of hazardous violations, though some older violations from 2018-2020 have been resolved. The property has a history of bed bug treatments, with the most recent treatment successfully eradicating three infested units according to 2024 reports.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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142 East 126th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in East Harlem.

Building Characteristics

Total units 30
Year built 1940
Total area 35179 sq ft
Floors 7
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

18
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
263
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
554
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
16
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
11
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
43
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
5
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 142 East 126th St, New York, NY 10035
  • 2085 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10035

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142 East 126th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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142 East 126th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 142 East 126th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-06-192025-06-30Electric-WiringEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-162025-06-19Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-192025-06-19Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-192025-06-19Appliance-Electric/gas RangeEmergencyOPEN
2025-06-192025-06-19Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyOPEN
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 142 East 126th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-09-11BOpenNone6C§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING ENTRANCE TO SOUTH WALL PANEL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-07-29COpenNoneNoneHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF RODENTS OBSERVED LIVE RATS AT CELLAR STORY ( GARBAGE STORAGE AREA )None
2024-07-29ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE SMALL AMOUNT OF HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE DISPOSAL AT BASEMENT2024-09-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-29BOpenNoneNoneHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF VERMIN LARGE AMOUNT OF FLIES AT CELLARNone
2024-07-29BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT SOUTH WALL 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALLWAYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 142 East 126th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-13 04:54Food EstablishmentFood SpoiledIn ProgressDOHMH
2025-05-21 13:22HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-05-21 13:19HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-05-21 13:15HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-05-21 13:15HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 142 East 126th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16926982025-04-08ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
16908012025-03-13CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2025-03-15Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-03-15)
16720022024-07-09CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-12-24Oath Violation Served (2024-12-24)
16699222024-06-08CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2024-06-11Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-06-11)
16637322024-03-28CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-06-06No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-06-06)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 142 East 126th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-05-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4000810 PAID INVOICE 908331762024-07-17
2024-04-03V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905433182022-03-21
2019-03-06V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION00810 PAID INV 620890012019-05-30
2018-12-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 142 East 126th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 142 East 126th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-243332023-11-012024-10-31
2024-03-250002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-020002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-04-250002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-05-100002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 142 East 126th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-28ComplianceRat Activity
2025-04-14InitialRat Activity
2024-12-30ComplianceRat Activity
2024-10-17InitialRat Activity
2024-09-30BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 142 East 126th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 142 East 126th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 142 East 126th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-12-2439133647N2085 LEXINGTON LLC TRISTABRAKE MAINTENANCE TAG EXPIRED. REPAIR OIL LEAK AND CLEAN HOIST MACHINE. PROVIDE "IN CASE OF FIRE DO NOT USE ELEVATORS USE STAIRWAYS" CONTRAST SIGN ON ALL FLOORS AS NEEDED. . PIT LIGHTING INOPERABLE. EMERGENCY PACTIVE655.0655.0
2024-01-2139103877L2085 LEXINGTON LLC TRISTASUMMONS ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DUE TO MULTIPLE VERTICAL CRACKS ON EXPOSURE #2 EXTERIOR FACADE., REPAIR AND/REPLACEACTIVE6250.06250.0
2023-04-2039084269R2085 LEXINGTON LLC TRISTA2/X/10 0UT SIDE COMM INOPERATIVE REPAIR,7/L/10 CAR DOOR ON 3 FLOOR DOES NOT OPENING DEFECTIVE REPAIR.RESOLVE0.00.0
2020-03-0239018654H2085 LEXINGTON LLC TRISTANO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY. REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION, INSTALL DLM ARESOLVE1250.00.0
2020-01-3039016576M2085 LEXINGTON LLC ED OSTNO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY. REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION, INSTALL DLM ARESOLVE3125.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 142 East 126th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 142 East 126th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 142 East 126th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 142 East 126th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 142 East 126th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 142 East 126th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 142 East 126th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 142 East 126th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 142 East 126th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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