148 West 124th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027
The 20-unit, 5-story tenement building at 148 West 124th Street, owned by Salvatore Davola and built in 1920, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The property has current open violations from October 2024 regarding a broken glass pane in the vestibule door, and multiple open violations from August 2024 in apartment 3B concerning high hot water temperatures, mold issues, and pest infestations. The building has been subject to recurring pigeon-related problems, with multiple 311 complaints about unsanitary conditions and waste documented in April 2025.
Utilities and infrastructure continue to be a concern, with emergency complaints in April 2025 regarding no lighting, door issues, and water supply problems, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these complaints. The building has a documented history of rodent activity, with inspections showing both failed and passed results between 2023 and 2025. Earlier violations and complaints from 2018-2019 indicate issues with electrical systems, including unapproved equipment and safety concerns.
The property has had multiple boiler-related complaints between 2021-2024, with several inspection attempts resulting in failure to gain access. Although there are no recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 indicating infestations, the building’s maintenance history shows persistent challenges with various systems, including plumbing, electrical, and pest control. The Department of Buildings records show multiple permits issued between 2018-2019 for various repairs and maintenance work, though some recent violations remain open and unresolved as of the current date in 2025.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 20 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 9535 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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