124 West 137th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

The 21-unit, 5-story tenement building at 124 West 137th Street in Harlem, owned by Jennifer Perez, has experienced a significant number of maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2025. Most notably, there have been recurring plumbing problems, with multiple complaints about bathtubs/showers and water leaks with heavy flow between March and July 2025, some of which resulted in violations being issued. The building has also faced persistent housing quality issues, with open violations currently on record from 2024 inspections, including problems with peeling paint (Apartment 5B), water leaks (Apartment 3C), and various maintenance concerns in Apartments 1E and 2C related to doors, smoke detectors, and radiator conditions.

Additionally, there are three active Department of Buildings violations from 2021-2022 regarding failure to display energy efficiency scores as required by city code. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues, particularly with plumbing and water-related problems. While there have been several successful rodent inspections passed in 2024-2025, earlier inspections in 2023-2024 indicated some rat activity.

The most recent bedbug report for the period 2023-2024 shows no infestations. In terms of recent violations, between March and July 2025, multiple HPD inspections were conducted, resulting in both violations and non-violation findings, with some conditions requiring correction within specified timeframes. The building's age (built in 1910) and classification as an OLD LAW TENEMENT suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, though the owner appears to be addressing some issues as evidenced by recent complaint closures, including some emergency plumbing issues.