137 West 122nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 4-story, single-room occupancy building at 137 West 122nd Street in Harlem, owned by Giselle Tropper, has experienced persistent administrative challenges over the past several years. Most notably, there are recurring open violations related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports for the years 2021 through 2024, representing a potential lapse in building maintenance standards.

The property has also faced multiple violations for not submitting required external low-pressure inspection reports between 2018 and 2023, though these violations were ultimately dismissed in 2024. The building underwent rodent inspections from 2022-2025, with the most recent inspections in early 2025 passing, though two initial inspections in 2023 showed failures for "Other Reasons." The Department of Buildings (DOB) Records show several construction-related complaints from 2023-2024, including allegations of work contrary to approved plans and illegal conversions, though these complaints were found to be unsubstantiated or warranted no violations at the time of inspection.

A significant environmental control board violation was issued in September 2023 regarding unsecured pedestrian pathways near scaffolding work, which resulted in a $10,000 penalty that was presumably resolved. The building has had multiple permits issued between 2021 and 2023 for various work types, including alteration and equipment work, suggesting ongoing maintenance or improvements to the historical structure. The property's age (built in 1885) as a New Law Single Room Occupancy building highlights its historical designation, which may require special considerations for maintenance and renovations.