136 West 121st Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The three-unit, three-story residential building at 136 West 121st Street in Harlem, owned by Daniel Jowell, has a significant history of pest-related issues, primarily during 2021. In March 2021, the building experienced multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pest infestations, specifically involving mice and rats, with at least three violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) during this period. Notably, an April 2021 inspection revealed rodent issues in both Basement Apartment 1 and 1st Floor Apartment 2, along with concerns about fire egress obstructions.

The building also faced heating issues in December 2019, with violations documented regarding inadequate heat supply to Apartment 2. However, recent inspections suggest an improvement in building conditions. The property has consistently passed rodent inspections from March 2022 through March 2025, with no reported rat activity since July 2021.

Additionally, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2021-2024), as evidenced by official filings showing zero infested dwelling units. The most recent rodent inspection in March 2025 marked over two years of successful compliance with rodent control regulations. While the building had multiple violations between 2019-2021, current data indicates successful remediation of these issues, particularly concerning rodent control and lack of pest infestations, though the status of historical violations from 2021 remains as "Open" in the records.