556 West 126th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 6-story, 18-unit building at 556 West 126th Street in Harlem, owned by Daniel Hochberg, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges since 2022. The property, which dates back to 1910 and is classified as a New Law Tenement, has had recurring issues with rat activity, with inspections in 2024 and 2025 consistently showing evidence of infestation. Recent complaints from March 2024 highlighted multiple violations, including a defective lobby door and unsanitary conditions related to pests, though some complaints about doors, windows, and water leaks resulted in no violations being issued.

Safety concerns were also noted in 2024, with violations documented for missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in Apartment 41, as well as a 6th-floor infestation issue in Apartment 63. The building's inspection history shows a mix of emergency and non-emergency maintenance issues, including heat/hot water problems affecting the entire building in March 2024, and past violations for self-closing doors and vestibule maintenance. Additionally, there are two active Department of Buildings violations as of 2024 related to the failure to file FISP Cycle 9C technical reports.

The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status since 2020, with no reported infestations during the past five reporting periods. Various quality of life issues have been documented through 311 service requests, including problems with garbage/recycling storage, though many of these complaints were resolved without resulting violations. The building's age and the frequency of maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining building systems and addressing pest control concerns.