219 West 121st Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 5-story, 10-unit old law tenement at 219 West 121st Street in Harlem, built in 1910 and currently owned by Harlem Community Preservation Project LLC, is experiencing multiple ongoing maintenance issues as of April 2025. Three recent complaints filed in April 2025 remain unresolved, including problems with wall paint/plaster, a slow water leak, and electrical outlet/switch issues. Notably, the building has a significant rodent infestation problem, with multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025, including recent rat activity detections in May and June 2025, and bait applications earlier in 2025.

In late 2024, substantial violations were documented in apartment 2W following an inspection on November 7, including issues with mold (both visible and infestation), broken tiles in the bathroom, defective window guards, non-functioning smoke detectors, electrical outlet problems, broken cabinet doors, and both paint/plaster and flooring concerns. While some violations were subsequently closed, including certain mold issues and bathroom plaster problems, several remained open. The building's maintenance history shows persistent internal issues, with a consistent pattern of unresolved violations and maintenance needs.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases over the past seven years, but the current rodent situation presents a significant concern. The Department of Buildings shows three permits related to work at the property between 2018-2019, though specific details about the nature of these permits are not provided in the available data. The combination of open maintenance complaints, unresolved violations, and ongoing rodent activity suggests a challenging living environment for current tenants, particularly in terms of internal building maintenance and pest control.