48 West 130th Street, Manhattan, NY 10037

The three-story, 3-unit building at 48 West 130th Street in Harlem, owned by Claris Cunningham and constructed in 1883, has experienced notable maintenance challenges in recent months. In October 2023, multiple complaints were recorded and subsequently investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including issues with heat/hot water (across the entire building), plumbing (toilets and bathtubs/showers), unsanitary conditions (pests and mold), water leaks (heavy flow), and problems with doors/windows (window frames). While inspections were conducted for all these complaints, it's significant to note that no violations were issued in any of these cases.

Additionally, there were three separate paint/plaster complaints involving walls and ceilings, with two categorized as non-emergency and one as emergency. The building's historical maintenance record shows a pattern of bedbug reporting compliance, with no reported infestations in any of the past five reporting periods (2020-2025). Recent rodent inspections have consistently passed from 2018 to 2025, indicating effective pest management in this area. The property had three bedbug violation notices issued in 2021-2023 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though these violations were subsequently closed.

As of July 2025, the most recent bedbug report (July 2025) indicates zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units. The building has maintained regular rodent inspection requirements, passing all recent inspections conducted through 2025. It's worth noting that the October 2023 heat/hot water complaint was unique in that HPD was unable to gain access to the apartment or others in the building for inspection purposes, though this issue was categorized as an emergency. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, the absence of recorded violations in recent complaints and successful bedbug and rodent management practices suggest ongoing compliance with basic housing maintenance standards.