236 West 122nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 5-story, 14-unit Old Law Tenement building at 236 West 122nd Street in Harlem, owned by 122 Street Portfolio LLC, has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety issues through 2025. Most concerning is the current pattern of open emergency complaints as of May 2025, including problems with the fire escape, ceiling paint, bathtub/shower plumbing, and the bell/buzzer/intercom system.

These follow a series of similar unresolved issues from April 2025, where HPD inspectors faced access issues during inspections related to heat/hot water problems, window frame concerns, and other maintenance matters. The building has documented violations from 2023 that highlight various safety and maintenance concerns, particularly in apartment 5A, including hot water temperature violations, missing safety devices (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), and window-related problems. Previous violations from 2022 and 2023 also indicate issues with hot water systems and building maintenance, including a refrigerator in the public hall.

The property has a concerning history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 showing consistent evidence of rat presence, though recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have passed. Building systems issues have persisted over time, with the most recent permit activity from 2019 showing work related to plumbing and exterior walls. Notably, the building has maintained a bedbug-free record, with zero reported infestations in the past five years, suggesting effective pest management in this area.