175 West 126th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

175 West 126th Street is a three-unit, three-story residential building in Harlem, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Alex Yelon. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with significant problems documented in 2023 including water leaks (both slow and damp spot), door frame issues, unsanitary conditions (pests), and heat/hot water problems in one apartment.

While the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) conducted inspections and primarily found no violations, they did issue violations in March 2023 related to a water leak in the bathroom ceiling of the first apartment. More recently, in 2025, there was a report of a rat sighting that was investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), though no violations were found at that time. The building's rodent situation has been particularly concerning, with multiple inspections showing fluctuating results between "Rat Activity" and "Passed" status, most recently in July 2025 showing rat activity.

Historical data shows consistency in rodent issues from 2022 through 2025, with bait applications occurring in April 2023. However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2019 to 2024 showing zero infested units. While the property has experienced various maintenance challenges, especially regarding water-related issues and pest control, the management has generally addressed complaints as evidenced by the closed status of most service requests, though some violations have required formal certification of correction.