227 West 121st Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

227 West 121st Street is a 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building in Harlem, owned by Michael Rooney and constructed in 1910. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent months, with multiple water-related complaints in 2025, including reports of damp spots, heavy flows, and slow leaks that remain open as of June 2025. There have also been several heat and hot water complaints, particularly during May 2025 when multiple reports indicated building-wide issues, though some were resolved quickly.

An inspection in late 2024 revealed multiple violations in Apartment 1B, including problems with water leaks, smoke detector issues, and mold conditions, many of which were subsequently certified as corrected by December 2024. The building has faced various challenges related to safety and sanitation, including a recent open complaint from June 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage and pest issues. A significant concern was documented in November 2023 when inspectors found a large mattress obstructing egress in the hallway, resulting in a $1,250 penalty.

The boiler system has also been a recurring issue, with a violation issued in April 2022 regarding an unregistered boiler and related safety concerns. The property has undergone several inspections for rodent activity between 2023 and 2025, with most recent inspections showing passed results, though there were multiple instances of rat activity reported throughout 2024. Notably, the building has maintained a bedbug-free record for the past five reporting periods from 2019 to 2025.