Does 21 East 126th Street, Manhattan have HPD violations?

Yes, 21 East 126th Street, Manhattan currently has 11 open HPD housing violations: 3 Class A (non-hazardous), 3 Class B (hazardous), and 5 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 9, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 21 East 126th Street, Manhattan received?

21 East 126th Street, Manhattan has received 14 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is UNSANITARY CONDITION with 7 complaints.

Is 21 East 126th Street, Manhattan safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 21 East 126th Street, Manhattan has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 5 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 21 East 126th Street, Manhattan?

The most common complaints filed at 21 East 126th Street, Manhattan in the last 12 months are: 1. UNSANITARY CONDITION (7 complaints), 2. PAINT/PLASTER (3 complaints), 3. HEAT/HOT WATER (2 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 21 East 126th Street, Manhattan?

Yes. 21 East 126th Street, Manhattan currently has 5 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 21 East 126th Street, Manhattan?

The most recent 311 complaint at 21 East 126th Street, Manhattan was filed on August 5, 2025. In total, 26 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 21 East 126th Street, Manhattan?

21 East 126th Street, Manhattan currently has 11 open HPD violations: 3 Class A (non-hazardous), 3 Class B (hazardous), and 5 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 21 East 126th Street, Manhattan a good building to rent?

21 East 126th Street, Manhattan has 5 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 21 East 126th Street, Manhattan?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 21 East 126th Street, Manhattan, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

21 East 126th Street, Manhattan

📍 East Harlem, Manhattan Built 1909 10 units Class C5 Residential

Registered to DARLENE C DEFOUR LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

11 Open Violations

5C 3B 3A

14 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 5 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

✅ Complaints are down 100% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 5 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

7(50%)

PAINT/PLASTER

3(21%)

HEAT/HOT WATER

2(14%)

WATER LEAK

1(7%)

DOOR/WINDOW

1(7%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

22 Inspections on Record

Passed Most Recent Result

2026-04-16 Most Recent Date

2026-04-16 Initial Passed

2025-10-17 Initial Passed

2025-04-11 Initial Passed

2024-10-16 Initial Passed

2024-04-19 Initial Passed

2023-10-11 Initial Passed

2023-04-19 Initial Passed

2022-08-16 Compliance Passed

2022-06-27 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2022-04-04 Compliance Passed

2021-08-03 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2019-07-01 Initial Passed

2018-11-30 Initial Passed

2017-05-08 Initial Passed

2017-03-07 Initial Passed

2016-08-25 Initial Passed

2016-01-19 Initial Passed

2015-02-18 Initial Passed

2013-11-19 Initial Passed

2012-04-24 Initial Passed

2011-05-05 Initial Passed

2010-04-16 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

3 Class A

3 Class B

5 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Boiler room locked — no access to heating system 2025-08-07

Class C Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom 2025-08-07

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Class C § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM

2025-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #18145025

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM

Class C § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 5, 2nd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #18145024

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 5, 2nd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM

2024-05-08 ▼

Violation ID: #16956370

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM

Class C § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-05-08 ▼

Violation ID: #16956369

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-05-08 ▼

Violation ID: #16956373

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 5, 2nd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #18145026

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 5, 2nd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK ABOVE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

2025-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #18145027

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK ABOVE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

2025-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #18145028

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

2025-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #18145029

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

Class A § 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-05-08 ▼

Violation ID: #16956372

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class A § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FRAME MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-05-08 ▼

Violation ID: #16956371

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FRAME MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 21 East 126th Street, Manhattan compares to other tracked buildings in East Harlem in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 2.0× the East Harlem average · top 33% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 5 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 14 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 9, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 9, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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