55 West 137th Street, Manhattan, NY 10037

55 West 137th Street in Harlem is a 7-story, 2001-built residential building currently owned by Linda Hoffman. The property has experienced persistent heating issues, with two recent emergency heat/hot water complaints in January and October 2025, which HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues. The building has documented multiple water-related problems, particularly affecting apartment 7D, including an open Class B violation from October 2023 regarding roof leaks affecting ceilings in various rooms, and past issues with slow and heavy water leaks.

Additional maintenance concerns have included ceiling plaster and paint violations, window frame issues, and multiple reports of mold and unsanitary conditions throughout 2023-2024. The elevator system has historical issues as evidenced by a 2021 ECB violation for out-of-service conditions, while the building has also experienced rodent activity as indicated by multiple inspections throughout 2023-2025, though some inspections passed without issues. The apartment has maintained a generally pest-free record in recent bedbug reporting cycles (2022-2024), with only two reported cases in 2021 that were eradicated.

The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing challenges with basic services and infrastructure, particularly during the winter months. While some violations have been addressed and closed, like those related to ceiling damage and water leaks, new issues continue to emerge. The property has shown regular inspection activity for both rodent control and other compliance checks, suggesting active oversight of building conditions. Notably, recent heating system issues in 2025 indicate that some fundamental building systems may require closer attention.