158 West 129th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

158 West 129th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit residential building constructed in 1923 and currently owned by Lenore Browne. The Harlem tenement building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent months, with multiple violations documented between August and October 2024. The most pressing concerns include electrical issues (defective outlets), pest infestations (mice), water leaks, and problems with paint/plaster surfaces in Apartment 2A, which has been the primary focus of recent violations.

A total of 12 housing maintenance code violations were recorded for this apartment between August and October 2024, including issues with ceiling and wall surfaces, flooring, and a faulty refrigerator. The building's systems have been regularly inspected for rodent presence, passing inspections in 2023 and 2024, and there have been no documented bedbug infestations or related issues in recent years. The property has experienced multiple complaints regarding unauthorized work in occupied multiple dwelling units throughout 2024, with numerous inspector visits between March and November 2024.

While most of these complaints were ultimately classified as warranting no violations upon inspection, the frequency of such complaints suggests ongoing concerns about building maintenance practices. More recent complaints in October 2024 resulted in confirmed violations related to wall surfaces, electrical outlets, and pest conditions, though these were classified as Class A violations, requiring attention but not posing immediate safety risks. The building has maintained its basic infrastructure, with no documented issues regarding structural stability or building shaking, as confirmed by a November 2024 inspection.