128 West 120th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The three-story, three-unit building at 128 West 120th Street in Harlem, dating back to 1893, has experienced recurring regulatory compliance issues over the past several years. Most notably, there is an ongoing pattern of violations related to bedbug reporting requirements under the Housing Maintenance Code, with open violations documented in 2022, 2023, 2024, and most recently in April 2024, indicating a consistent failure to file the mandatory annual bedbug reports.

Additionally, the Department of Buildings has an active violation as of September 2024 regarding the failure to file the 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection report, following a previous violation in late 2019 for non-compliance with the 2017 Boiler Inspection Report, which was ultimately dismissed after a civil penalty was paid. On a more positive note, the building has maintained a strong record in terms of rodent control, passing all inspections conducted between 2017 and 2025, including the most recent inspections in May and November 2024.

This consistent passing rate suggests effective ongoing management of pest control within the building. While the property's age and history as an Old Law Single Room Occupancy (SRO) building are noteworthy, the primary concerns for prospective tenants appear to be centered around the building's regulatory compliance issues rather than immediate safety concerns, particularly given the building's strong rodent control record and the relatively minor nature of the housing maintenance code violations compared to more serious building code violations.