138 West 129th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027
The 5-story, 11-unit tenement building at 138 West 129th Street in Harlem, owned by Donald Notice, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly during the period from December 2024 to July 2025. Current open issues include multiple unsanitary conditions (mold and pests), plumbing problems (bathtub/shower and sink), electrical issues (outlet/switch), floor defects, door problems, and wall maintenance needs.
The building has also received emergency complaints in 2025 regarding doors, mold, and heat/hot water issues that were subsequently closed. Notably, violation notices from August 2024 detail multiple maintenance issues in apartment 1B, including water leaks and defective plaster surfaces in the bathroom and kitchen, as well as peeling paint in various areas. The building's recent history shows a mixed record of pest management, with consistent bedbug reporting between 2020-2024 showing no confirmed infestations.
However, rodent inspections reveal some compliance challenges, with failures recorded in late 2024, though the most recent April 2025 inspection passed. Previous violations indicate attention to fire safety concerns, particularly regarding flower pots obstructing fire escape egress in 2021, which were resolved. While some issues have been addressed (as evidenced by closed complaints), the persistence of multiple open violations as of mid-2025 suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that impact resident quality of life.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 11 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 10125 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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