130 West 123rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The four-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building at 130 West 123rd Street in Harlem, owned by 130 West 123 LLC and constructed in 1880, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years that merit attention. Most notably, there was an emergency heat/hot water complaint in April 2023 that resulted in violations, and more recently in April 2024, there was a safety concern regarding a broken or missing window guard, though no violations were issued following inspection.

The building has also faced multiple regulatory compliance challenges, including failure to file required external low-pressure inspections for 2018-2021, with related violations issued in June 2023 that remain active as of their most recent status. A comprehensive inspection in May 2023 revealed several Class A and Class C violations, primarily related to safety and maintenance requirements, including issues with self-closing doors in the boiler room and public hall, though most were promptly addressed and certified as corrected by May 2024. The property has maintained a good record for pest management, with zero reported bedbug infestations in the past four reporting periods from 2021 through 2025.

It has also demonstrated consistent rodent control compliance, passing inspections in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, suggesting effective maintenance in this area. Recent building safety improvements include the resolution of various violations related to carbon monoxide detection, gas leak procedures, and other safety notice requirements in mid-2023. While the building has a history of maintenance and compliance issues, recent months have shown improved responsiveness to violations and maintenance requirements, with multiple permits being issued between 2018-2020 for various work, including electrical and plumbing systems.