361 West 126th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

Located in Harlem, 361 West 126th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Stanley Celius. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of complaints occurring in May 2025, including problems with doors, windows, cabinets, floors, walls, and water leaks. While some of these complaints were investigated and closed without violations, others remain unresolved.

The building underwent a series of inspections in July 2024 that revealed multiple violations in Apartment 2RE, including water leaks, mold conditions, defective plumbing, and issues with plastered surfaces and paint. Notably, safety concerns were identified in Apartment 2FW during an August 2024 inspection, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as issues with a self-closing door. The property has a documented history of pest problems, with periodic bedbug infestations reported between 2019 and 2022, though no infestations have been reported in the most recent three periods (2022-2025).

Rodent activity has been a persistent issue, with multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025 consistently indicating rat presence, despite regular bait applications. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of unresolved issues, particularly with emergency complaints. While some recent 2025 complaints have been closed, several inspections were unable to be completed, and there are active violations from previous inspections requiring attention. The combination of plumbing issues, door/window problems, safety system deficiencies, and pest control challenges suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.