522 West 123rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

522 West 123rd Street is a 5-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1926 and currently owned by Margaret Brunn. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most recent concerns focused on plumbing problems, including an open complaint from June 2025 regarding a bathtub/shower issue, along with multiple plumbing complaints in June 2025 for basins/sinks and bathtubs/showers that HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues. The building has faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints in February 2025 (apartment-specific) and November 2024 (entire building) though these issues were reportedly resolved upon inspection.

Significant infrastructure concerns have emerged, particularly in apartment 5E, which currently has multiple open violations from July 2024 including issues with mold (both bathroom and kitchen), a defective mechanical air vent, missing carbon monoxide detectors, water leaks in the kitchen ceiling, and damaged plastered surfaces. The building's systems have shown inconsistent performance, with various electrical and plumbing complaints documented between 2024-2025, including power outages, wiring problems, and refrigerator issues. The building's maintenance history also includes several instances of failed access for inspections, leading to complaint closures without resolution confirmation.

Environmental concerns were highlighted by a 2024 Department of Buildings ECB violation regarding a hazardous condition with the Weil McLain boiler, though this was ultimately resolved with a penalty of $1,250. Recent rodent control measures have been implemented throughout 2024-2025, with multiple bait applications and inspections indicating persistent rat activity. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building over the past eight reporting periods, suggesting effective pest management in this regard.