259 West 122nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 5-story, 10-unit residential building at 259 West 122nd Street in Harlem, owned by Nep West 119th Street Properties, LLC, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most critical problems emerging in the heating systems. In early January 2025, the building faced multiple heat and hot water complaints, affecting both individual apartments and the entire structure, though these issues were reportedly resolved within days.

Similar heating problems had been documented in October 2024, along with various other maintenance concerns, including window frame issues and a significant water leak, for which HPD was unable to gain access to inspect. Multiple housing maintenance code violations were documented, particularly in apartment 5B, which has several open violations as of October 2024, including problems with counter tops, cabinets, and peeling paint that require attention. The building's history shows a mix of addressed and ongoing concerns, with a questionable but active rodent management situation.

Between January 2024 and July 2025, there were several rat activity reports, including failed inspections in January and July 2024, though most recent inspections in mid-2025 have shown passing results. Notable interior issues include multiple violations related to window and door repairs, particularly in apartments 1B and 4A, as well as problems with the fire escape. While the building has maintained a zero-bedbug infestation record for the past three reporting periods (2019-2024), it should be noted that a violation was issued in April 2023 regarding the failure to file the 2022 external low-pressure inspection, though this was subsequently dismissed in November 2023.