137 West 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

137 West 81st Street is a four-story, ten-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, owned by Raphael Levi and built in 1887. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues, with multiple complaints in 2024 regarding no heat or hot water affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though these issues were reportedly resolved in each instance.

The property has also faced persistent window and door maintenance challenges, particularly affecting Apartment 4, where several violations from 2021 remain open concerning the refitting of window sashes and broken window molding. Recent inspections in August 2024 revealed two violations: one concerning a non-self-closing vestibule door in the basement and another regarding a loose handrail at the first-story public stairs. The building's rodent management records indicate ongoing monitoring and bait application, with the most recent inspection in August 2024 passing without issues, though there were some concerning results in 2023, including initial rat activity detections.

The property has maintained an active bedbug management program, with no reported infestations or re-infestations in the most recent filing for the period of November 2022 to October 2023. Historical data shows consistent maintenance violations being addressed and resolved, including several interior radiator and window-related issues, though some ongoing concerns suggest continued attention is needed. The building's systems and maintenance history indicates both recurring infrastructure challenges and regular management responses to address resident concerns.