126 West 120th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The three-story, four-unit building at 126 West 120th Street in Harlem, owned by Rochelle Flemister, has a documented history of maintenance issues, particularly during late 2018, when multiple complaints were filed and violations recorded. These included problems with plumbing (basin/sink), water leaks, mold, pests, and a broken intercom system.

The second-floor unit (2F) had specific violations related to water leaks, defective plaster surfaces, and plumbing problems that were subsequently addressed and closed. Of particular note is the building's ongoing bedbug reporting violation, with open violations recorded annually from 2021 through 2024, indicating non-compliance with Housing Maintenance Code requirements to file annual reports. In more recent history, the building has passed all rodent inspections conducted between 2017 and 2025, suggesting improvements in pest management.

The most recent significant building complaint, regarding shaking/vibrating/structural stability, was investigated and found to warrant no violations. Notable improvements include the resolution of various 2018 complaints by December 2018, when multiple housing maintenance code violations related to wall paint/plaster, water leaks, unsanitary conditions, and plumbing issues were closed. The building's age (constructed in 1893) and conversion status (Heretofore Converted Class A) are important context for understanding its historical maintenance challenges, though the frequency of passed rodent inspections in recent years indicates general improvement in some maintenance aspects.