121 West 122nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

121 West 122nd Street is an 8-unit, 3-story building in Harlem, owned by Wai Ho Ray Wong and constructed in 1885. The property has a recurring issue with heat and hot water service, particularly evident in the past two years (2023, 2021), with multiple complaints documented between 2019-2023. Notably, a December 2023 complaint about lack of heat/hot water was closed without building access inspection by HPD.

While some heat-related issues have apparently resolved (as in 2021), the pattern suggests an ongoing challenge with building systems. The building has several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2018, primarily related to Apartment 4R, including problems with the intercom system and various maintenance issues in the apartment's kitchen and first room, though the property has been diligent in filing annual bedbug reports showing zero infested units since 2024. Recent rodent inspections from 2022-2025 have consistently passed, except for one instance of rat activity in January 2019, indicating generally effective pest management. The building's inspection history shows attention to some maintenance issues, with multiple violations addressed and closed over the years.

There have been no documented bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2024-2025), suggesting effective pest control measures are in place. The property has maintained rodent-free status in recent years, with all inspections from 2022 through 2025 passing, except for the one noted exception in 2019. While the building exhibits good overall maintenance in many areas, the recurring heat/hot water service issues represent the most significant ongoing concern for residents, affecting both comfort and quality of life. The open violations from 2018, primarily affecting Apartment 4R, suggest some historical maintenance challenges that may still require attention, though many other issues have been addressed through the years.