514 West 126th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

514 West 126th Street is a 5-story commercial building constructed in 1901, currently owned by John Okwodu. The property has experienced recurring heating issues, with the most recent complaint in May 2025 regarding lack of heat/hot water affecting the entire building, though HPD inspections were unable to gain access for verification.

Previous heating complaints were recorded in January 2019. The building has faced significant elevator-related challenges, particularly between 2021-2024, with multiple complaints about 'Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service.' During this period, several violations were issued, including inoperative emergency stop switches, non-functioning alarm bells, dirty pit conditions, and ventilation issues, with penalties totaling over $3,800. A notable safety violation remains active from November 2021 regarding an inoperative emergency stop switch, which is critical for passenger safety.

The property has been subject to annual bedbug reporting requirements, with violations issued in 2021-2024 for failure to file the necessary reports, though the most recent 2023 report indicates no infested units had been present. The building has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2018 through 2025, suggesting effective pest management in this regard. While some structural and maintenance issues have been documented, including an open Class A violation from April 2024 requiring bedbug reporting compliance, the property has generally maintained basic operational standards, with most issues being addressed through fines and corrections.