39 West 130th Street, Manhattan, NY 10037

39 West 130th Street is a 4-story, 12-unit residential building in Harlem, constructed in 1909 and currently owned by Lester Hill. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, particularly during early 2021, with multiple complaints filed between January and March of that year, though these were generally resolved promptly upon inspection.

There were also two door-related complaints in February 2021, one of which was determined to be a building-wide issue. More recently, the building has faced challenges with bedbug reporting compliance, with open violations recorded in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, all citing failure to file the required annual bedbug report as per NYC Housing Maintenance Code requirements. Additionally, there is an active violation from June 2023 regarding the failure to file the 2018 external low-pressure inspection.

On a positive note, the building has passed recent rodent inspections conducted in 2023, 2024, and 2025, with only one failed inspection in December 2023 for unspecified reasons. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attempts to address and resolve tenant complaints, particularly during the multiple heat-related incidents in early 2021, where different units reported similar issues. While some violations remain open or unresolved, particularly regarding bedbug reporting, the building has demonstrated ongoing efforts to maintain compliance with various health and safety requirements, as evidenced by the passing rodent inspections and the closure of multiple tenant complaints.