129 Edgecombe Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10030

129 Edgecombe Avenue is a 5-story, 10-unit residential building located in Harlem, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Icer Of Hamilton Heights Llc. The building has experienced persistent and significant issues with its heating and hot water systems, particularly evident in June 2025, when multiple tenants filed complaints about inadequate heat and hot water throughout the building. During this period, a total of 10 emergency complaints regarding building-wide heat/hot water issues were filed and subsequently closed.

Housing Maintenance Code Violations from late 2024 indicate similar problems, with violations issued for inadequate hot water service in apartments 4A and 4B, as well as access issues to the heating system in the basement boiler room. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing concerns beyond heating systems, including plumbing and window issues. In 2023, there was an active Environmental Control Board violation regarding a window A/C unit installed in a fire escape window on the second floor, with a $500 penalty imposed. The most recent rodent inspections in 2024-2025 show consistent rat activity, with multiple bait applications recorded, suggesting an ongoing pest control challenge.

While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, it has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero units reported affected in the past five years. The property has had some administrative violations, including a 2019 failure to file an annual boiler inspection report, which remains active. The building's complaint and violation history suggests chronic issues with heating systems, access to essential services, and pest control, though recent inspections indicate these problems are being addressed, as evidenced by multiple emergency service requests and subsequent follow-ups. However, the pattern of repeated heating system complaints and rodent activity suggests these remain ongoing challenges for residents.