418 East 120th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The four-story, 4-unit tenement building at 418 East 120th Street in East Harlem, owned by Giuseppe Galvano and constructed in 1900, has shown recent concerning patterns in maintenance and habitability issues. In September 2023 alone, multiple violations were documented across various categories, including plumbing (specifically sink issues), wall and ceiling paint/plaster problems, and both mold and pest infestations.

While some of these complaints were resolved with violations issued and addressed, they reflect persistent maintenance challenges. More significantly, recent inspection results from December 2023 revealed violations related to building safety, including a defective fire egress ladder and issues with the front cornice parapet wall, both classified as "Class B" violations requiring attention. The building's historical records show a previous heat and hot water complaint from December 2018 where inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

On a more positive note, the building has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations, with no reported incidents in the past three reporting periods (2023-2024). Additionally, recent rodent inspections conducted regularly between 2018 and 2025 have consistently passed, suggesting effective pest management in this regard. However, the pattern of violations related to basic building maintenance and habitability issues, particularly in late 2023, indicates ongoing challenges that impact resident comfort and building conditions, though many of these issues have been addressed through the violation process.