137 West 12th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

137 West 12th Street is a 6-story, 105-unit New Law tenement building located in the West Village, currently owned by Justin Rabin and constructed in 1910. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing current concern being an ongoing construction lead dust problem reported in April 2024. Previous emergencies included fire escape safety concerns in July 2021 and multiple unsanitary mold conditions in late summer 2019, though these were either resolved or could not be inspected.

The property has maintained a generally good record regarding bedbug infestations, with consistent reporting showing zero infested units since 2021, and recent rodent inspections from 2016 through 2025 have all passed, indicating effective pest management. Several violations have been documented, including a 2019 issue with an air conditioner obstructing a fire escape, and a 2021 failure to file an energy benchmarking report, though the latter was dismissed after review. The Department of Buildings had minimal findings during inspections in 2018 regarding debris and gas utilities, with no violations warranted in either case.

The building's maintenance history shows regular monitoring and reporting compliance regarding bedbugs, with multiple consecutive years showing no infestations. The most recent bedbug report for the period ending October 2024 similarly shows zero cases. While there have been multiple complaints over the years, most have been addressed promptly, with several requiring re-complaints for proper follow-up. The building's record suggests ongoing attention to safety and maintenance issues, though the current lead dust complaint represents a significant ongoing concern for resident safety.