126 West 124th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The four-story, 1910-building at 126 West 124th Street in Harlem, currently owned by Kiumarz Geula, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with particular concerns about its heating system. From November 2023 through February 2024, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints, both building-wide and in individual apartments, with some requiring emergency intervention by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building has also faced significant rat activity, with inspections throughout 2024 showing persistent rodent presence, though an inspection in February 2025 resulted in passing status. The property has multiple open and recently resolved violations, including an April 2024 notice regarding the failure to file an annual bedbug report, and various safety and maintenance issues documented throughout 2023-2024 related to the boiler system, roofing, and interior conditions. The building's heating system has been a recurring problem, with inspections in late 2023 and through 2024 revealing multiple violations, including inoperable equipment and safety concerns such as exposed wiring and corrosion.

Individual apartment issues have been documented, particularly in apartments 2A and 4A, including water leaks, electrical problems, and plumbing concerns. While the property has maintained an open bedbug report showing zero cases of infestation, the rodent control efforts have been ongoing, with multiple bait applications and inspections showing varying degrees of rat activity. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of responsive measures by HPD, though some inspections have noted difficulties accessing units for verification of problems, and violations have been both issued and resolved, indicating ongoing management of building conditions.