121 West 129th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The three-story, 11-unit brownstone building at 121 West 129th Street in Harlem, owned by Donald Notice and built in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most concerning are the active violations from May 2024 in apartment 2A, including evidence of a mouse infestation, multiple loose radiator cover issues, water leak problems, and various needed repairs including a broken lock at the building entrance. The building has also faced recurring plumbing and water supply issues, with the most recent emergency complaint filed in February 2025, though HPD was unable to complete an inspection.

Structural concerns were noted in 2024-2025 including deteriorating exterior brick facade and cement stucco conditions, which resulted in active Environmental Control Board violations with fines totaling $1,935. While the building has undergone regular rodent inspections with consistent passing results since 2018, there have been persistent maintenance challenges. Multiple HPD complaints from 2022-2024 reveal issues with heat and hot water, water leaks, sewage problems, and various appliances.

The property has maintained an active bedbug-free record in recent reporting periods (2022-2024), passing all rodent inspections. Recent attempts by HPD to inspect reported issues have met with access difficulties, though some conditions were noted to be corrected when inspectors were able to gain entry. An illegal conversion complaint from 2024 also resulted in inability to inspect, though a building shaking complaint received an Oath violation. The building, classified as HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS B, has a documented history of various maintenance issues, though many recent complaints were closed without violations being issued, suggesting some responsiveness to complaints despite access challenges.