304 East 126th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The property at 304 East 126th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit old law tenement building located in East Harlem and owned by Hope Burgess, dating back to 1900. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water system failures, with multiple complaints registered through HPD between 2019 and 2022 - notably, five open complaints in early 2020 alone. While some of these complaints were subsequently closed, a similar emergency heat/hot water complaint was reported in January 2022 and resolved promptly within one day.

Most concerning is the current status of the building, with open Class A violations related to failure to file annual bedbug reports for 2021 through 2024, suggesting potential compliance issues with housing maintenance requirements. The building has undergone several inspections and maintenance actions in recent years, including environmental control board violations from April 2019 regarding various maintenance issues in the boiler room, though records show these resulted in no penalties. There have been persistent rodent control efforts documented between 2023 and 2025, with multiple instances of rat activity recorded in 2024, though recent inspections in 2025 have passed.

The property has shown significant permit activity, particularly in 2024 and 2025, with multiple plumbing and alteration permits issued, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts. Historical records indicate some serious safety concerns were investigated, such as a blocked egress complaint in late 2018, though no violations were warranted upon inspection. The building's maintenance history suggests multiple areas requiring attention, with particular emphasis on the heating system reliability and pest management compliance.