224 West 122nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

224 West 122nd Street is a 5-story, 15-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Michael Rooney. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating and plumbing systems, with the most recent plumbing complaint from February 2025 remaining open. During 2023-2024, there were multiple complaints and violations related to basic services and safety features, including heat/hot water failures (both building-wide and apartment-specific), window and door maintenance issues, and multiple instances of paint/plaster problems.

Notably, there are four open violations from the 2024 inspection: two in Apartment 4C regarding bathroom tiles and window counter balance, one in Apartment 3A concerning a fire escape window, and one in Apartment 2C related to bathtub maintenance. The building has maintained an active rodent control program, successfully passing inspections in 2023-2025, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in December 2022. Recent inspections have consistently shown no bedbug infestations between 2019-2025, indicating effective pest management. The property has undergone various maintenance challenges typical of older buildings, including a significant water issue in September 2023 that generated multiple complaints.

While the building has generally responded to violations and maintenance issues when prompted by inspections, with many complaints being closed after corrections were made, there remains concern over the current open violations and the recent plumbing issue from February 2025. The building's management has been diligent in addressing safety equipment requirements, as evidenced by the timely correction of smoke and carbon monoxide detector violations in Apartment 4C in late 2024. A historical violation regarding external low-pressure inspection filing from 2023 was ultimately dismissed. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing attention is required for basic infrastructure systems, particularly regarding heat, water, and window maintenance.