63 West 137th Street, Manhattan, NY 10037

The 21-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 63 West 137th Street in Harlem, owned by Ken Haron, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent months. From April to May 2025, the building faced multiple issues including recurring pest infestations, water leaks resulting in damp spots, and problems with heat and hot water systems. Notably, there were three separate pest-related complaints during this period, with at least one resulting in violations, and two water leak incidents were documented between April and May 2025.

Housing Maintenance Code violations issued in 2024 indicate serious maintenance issues, particularly in Apartment 5C, including problems with roof leaks, window frames, and pest infestations. The building has also demonstrated inconsistent heat and hot water service, with three separate complaints about these systems between April and May 2025, though some were reported as corrected upon HPD's follow-up calls. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with six passes and two instances of rat activity recorded between 2022 and 2025, suggesting ongoing vermin control efforts.

While the building has maintained a zero count for bedbug infestations in recent years, there remains an active DOB violation from April 2023 regarding the failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection records. The building's 311 complaint history shows a pattern of accessibility issues for inspectors attempting to address resident concerns, particularly in the most recent complaints from May 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions and heat/hot water problems, where inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. While some previous violations have been properly closed, including those for window frames, door issues, and various maintenance matters, the recurrence of similar issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.