504 West 126th Street
504 West 126th Street in West Harlem, Manhattan, has 132 open HPD violations, 43 of them class C, and 18 of 9 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 24, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (25/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 9 units · Built 1901
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 25/100)
- 43 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 7 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 29 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 18 of 9 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Manhattan buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (132 open, 43 class C), records as of Oct 24, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 29 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
132 open violations: 43 class C (immediately hazardous), 72 class B, 17 class A. 15 issued in the last 12 months. 402 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2012-09-10. Newest violation issued 2026-09-02.
6 closed in the last 90 days. Median 169 days from issue to close for the 17 violations closed in the last 12 months.
7 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING LOCKABLE SLIDE BOLT AT 1ST FIRE DOOR AT WEST LEADING TO LAUNDRY ROOM AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2026-09-02. HPD violation 19169293
- Class C: No hot water, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER EXCEEDING 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 5B), issued 2026-08-04. HPD violation 19107410
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 5B), issued 2026-08-04. HPD violation 19107406
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 5B), issued 2026-07-31. HPD violation 19107407
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 3C), issued 2025-10-20. HPD violation 18299509
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 1st floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 1C), issued 2025-10-06. HPD violation 18277350
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 1st floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE BROKEN DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 1C), issued 2025-09-22. HPD violation 18240406
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (boiler room). PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM, issued 2025-07-09. HPD violation 18075994
311 housing complaints
35 in the last 12 months, 234 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (29), Unsanitary Condition (6).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. 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: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 3 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (2 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
18 of 9 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 18 in 2024, 18 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: DENDUR/GENESIS II HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. Head officer: Donald Clayton. Managing agent: Smartkey Property Management LLC. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration May 29, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1019820031, HPD building ID 39710. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 125 St (1), 3 min walk
- 125 St (A, C, B, D), 6 min walk
- 135 St (C, B), 10 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 132 open (43 class C, 72 class B, 17 class A). 7 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 35 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 1 | −10 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
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 2026-10-27.