232 West 122nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 5-story, 14-unit tenement building at 232 West 122nd Street in Harlem, owned by Michael Rooney, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing being heat and hot water problems. In early 2025, two emergency complaints were filed regarding heat and hot water issues, one for the entire building and one for an individual apartment. This followed a pattern of heating problems, as violations were previously issued in 2021 for inadequate heat supply in both apartments 1C and 5B.

The building has also been dealing with persistent sanitation challenges, particularly concerning pests and plumbing issues. Multiple complaints were filed in October 2024 regarding various maintenance problems including pests, flooring, doors, windows, and plumbing, though inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct inspections in these cases. More recently, in June 2025, there are open housing maintenance code complaints regarding mold, cabinets, and paint/plaster issues in the building.

The building has a history of rodent activity, with inspections revealing rat activity between 2023 and 2025, though the most recent inspections in 2025 resulted in "Passed" results. Notably, the building has consistently filed bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024, showing zero infested or eradicated units in each reporting period. The property has also had various maintenance violations recorded between 2021 and 2022, including issues with floor repairs, heating systems, and hot water supply, though many of these have been marked as closed.