152 West 128th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 7-unit, 3-story building at 152 West 128th Street in Harlem, owned by Juda Stern, has experienced recurring pest issues, particularly with rodents, throughout 2024 and into 2025. The property has documented multiple rodent sightings and unsanitary conditions, with the most recent complaints registered in early 2025.

Between August 2024 and March 2025, there were at least eight documented rodent-related incidents, including rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents, leading to inspections that varied in results from "Passed" to "Failed for Other Reasons." The building has also faced challenges with pest management compliance, receiving Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting between 2019-2024, though recent bedbug reports for 2023-2024 indicate no infested units. Infrastructure issues have been documented through various complaints and inspections, including water leaks in mid-2024 and concerns about garbage/recycling storage in late 2024. The property's safety systems have come under scrutiny, with three open violations from 2019 concerning fire safety equipment, including sprinkler system maintenance and window security bars.

Inspections between 2022 and 2024 show consistent rodent activity, though there were periods of compliance in between. The building's history includes a complaint about illegal occupancy filed in 2019, which was dismissed upon inspection. While the property has received permits for certain work, including a permit issued in late 2018, the ongoing pest control and infrastructure maintenance issues suggest persistent challenges with property management and maintenance compliance.