22 West 126th Street
22 West 126th Street in Central Harlem, Manhattan, has 46 open HPD violations, and its rent-stabilization status could not be verified, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (49/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 3 units · Built 1909
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 49/100)
- 153.3 open HPD violations per 10 units, about 15 per apartment. The grade is F for that alone.
- 46 open housing violations, none in the most serious class.
- 5 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Manhattan buildings this size.
- Repairs: Grade capped at F (46 open), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (No bedbug filing, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: High (4 open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Expired May 31, 1994, records as of Oct 23, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
46 open violations: 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 11 class B, 23 class A, 12 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 1 issued in the last 12 months. 50 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2009-10-14. Newest violation issued 2026-04-29.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
5 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class B: Lighting defect (entrance). PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING A MINIMUM OF 100 WATTS OF INCANDESCENT LIGHT REQUIERED, LIGHT FIXTURE PRESENT., issued 2013-11-04. HPD violation 10024175
- Class B: Certificate of occupancy issue (basement). SECTION 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION AT CLASS B ROOM CONVERTED TO PART OF CLASS A APT-BASEMENT FRONT ROOM., issued 2009-10-14. HPD violation 3059772
- Class B: Lighting defect (entrance). PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 100 WATTS. LIGHT NOT ON., issued 2009-10-14. HPD violation 4414448
- Class B: Unapproved alteration. D26-32.01 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE AT 3 STY REAR EAST ROOM., issued 2009-10-14. HPD violation 3059769
- Class B: Unapproved alteration. D26-32.01 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE AT 3 STY FRONT EAST ROOM., issued 2009-10-14. HPD violation 3059770
- Class B: Unapproved alteration. D26-32.01 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE AT 1 STY FRONT ROOM., issued 2009-10-14. HPD violation 3059771
- Class B: Items blocking a hallway or exit (hallway). D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF DISUSED FURNITURE & MATTRESS BASEMENT STY PUBLIC HALL., issued 2009-10-14. HPD violation 3059790
- Class B: Sprinkler or standpipe defect (basement). SECTION 194 M/D LAW PROVIDE SPRINKLER HEADS IN ALL CLASS B ROOMS AND FILE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BEFORE DOING THIS WORK BASEMENT FRONT ROOM., issued 2009-10-14. HPD violation 3059773
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 0 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
No bedbug filing on record for the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
4 open DOB violations, all 4 Local Law violations issued before 2000. 4 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
Stabilization status could not be verified.
Owner and management
Owner: G M KING. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Apr 1, 1993. HPD registration expired May 31, 1994 and had not been renewed as of Oct 23, 2026. Buildings with 3+ units must register with HPD every year.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1017230146, HPD building ID 39625. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 125 St (2, 3), 3 min walk
- 125 St (4, 5, 6), 7 min walk
- 135 St (2, 3), 10 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 46 open (11 class B, 23 class A, 12 class I). 5 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 4 open DOB violations, all 4 Local Law violations issued before 2000 | −5 |
| Density cap | 153.3 per 10 units (about 15 per apartment). Grade capped at F: 100 or more open HPD violations per 10 units. | −1 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.