243 West 122nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 7-unit, 5-story building at 243 West 122nd Street in Harlem, owned by Juda Stern, has experienced recurring issues with heating and water systems over the past two years. Most notably, between December 2023 and February 2025, there were multiple complaints (nine in total) regarding heat and hot water problems, with violations issued during inspections in December 2024. Water-related issues also emerged as a significant concern, with two heavy flow leak complaints documented in July 2024, resulting in violations, and other water-related issues noted in August 2024 that affected Apartment 2 on the second story.

The building has also faced inspection compliance challenges, with a 2025 complaint about an illegal conversion being closed due to inspector access issues, though this is not definitively verified. The property has undergone various inspections and maintenance activities, including rodent inspections, with most recent results showing "Passed" status in compliance checks as of 2025, except for one instance of "Rat Activity" noted in January 2025. Window-related issues were documented in December 2024, affecting both window panes and frames, leading to violation issuance.

The building has maintained a good record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero cases reported in the last two annual filings (2023-2024 and 2022-2023). Several housing maintenance code violations have been identified and subsequently closed, including issues related to carbon monoxide monitoring requirements, heating system access, and various repairs needed in Apartment 2, such as addressing water leaks and plaster defects. The building's age (1910 construction) and its classification as a "hereafter converted" Class A building suggest it has undergone some form of conversion from its original usage, though details of this conversion are not provided in the data. Moving forward, while many violations have been corrected (as evidenced by certification dates), the recurring nature of heating system complaints and periodic water-related issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.