107 East 126th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

107 East 126th Street, an 11-story, 255-unit residential building located in East Harlem and owned by Lucrecia Almanzar, was constructed in 1980. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns emerging in mid-2025. These include multiple violations related to ceiling paint/plaster issues, pests, and water-related problems, particularly involving a heavy flow water leak in June 2025.

Apartment 6F has multiple open Class B violations from December 2024, including problems with the bathroom waste drain, bathtub, bathroom wall, and various fixtures, while Apartment 8J was noted for mold issues. The building has a documented history of pest problems, with multiple 311 complaints regarding pests in 2025 and a series of bedbug incidents reported between 2022-2024, though recent reports show decreased infestation counts. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing infrastructure challenges, particularly with plumbing systems, water supply, and elevator functionality. Recent inspections in 2024-2025 consistently noted rat activity, and there have been multiple 311 complaints related to various maintenance issues, including plumbing problems, unsanitary conditions, and paint/plaster concerns.

The property has faced scrutiny over its elevator systems, with several complaints filed in 2023-2025, though many were dismissed upon inspection. Environmental Control Board violations related to elevator maintenance and external wall inspections have also been recorded, with some fines imposed. The building's exterior maintenance documentation shows previous issues with low-pressure inspections and other requirements, though these violations were dismissed in 2023. Despite these challenges, some improvements have been noted, including the resolution of certain violations and the successful eradication of bedbug infestations in recent cases.