146 West 120th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

146 West 120th Street is a three-story, 8-unit residential building located in Harlem, dating back to 1887 and currently owned by Doron Kessel. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns occurring during December 2024 when multiple heat and hot water complaints were filed, affecting both the entire building and specific apartments. These complaints were investigated by HPD, with at least one resulting in a violation for hot water exceeding 130 degrees in Apartment 1.

Throughout 2023, the building faced various challenges including electrical lighting issues, cooking gas problems, and multiple appliance-related complaints regarding the electric/gas range, all of which resulted in violations. Earlier in 2023, there were documented pest infestation issues, specifically roaches, affecting both the basement and Apartment 1, though these were addressed according to HPD records. The building's infrastructure has undergone several inspections and repairs, with most violations being addressed and properly closed by HPD.

Residential comfort and safety have been ongoing concerns, particularly regarding heating systems, as evidenced by multiple heat/hot water complaints in late 2024. However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a consistent pass rate in rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in May 2025 showing no issues. The property has shown good compliance with bedbug reporting requirements over the past several years, with no reported infestations between 2019 and 2024. While some maintenance issues have persisted, the building has generally responded to violations in accordance with HPD procedures, though the recent heat/hot water problems suggest ongoing challenges with building systems.