52 West 139th Street, Manhattan, NY 10037

Located in Harlem, 52 West 139th Street is an 8-story, 63-unit residential building completed in 2015 and currently owned by James Simari. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water system issues, with multiple emergency complaints filed between 2022 and 2024, most notably in February 2024 when violations were issued concerning inadequate hot water in Apartment 3H and locked access to the heating system in the basement. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to rodent control, with all inspections from 2022 through 2025 passing without violations, though there was a rat sighting reported in October 2023.

The property has maintained annual bedbug reporting compliance since 2019, with no infestations reported in the most recent three filing periods (2022-2025). Historical violations include several energy efficiency-related infractions between 2019 and 2023, though most were ultimately dismissed, with only one active violation as of December 2023 regarding failure to display the energy efficiency score and grade. The building's infrastructure has shown some maintenance challenges, particularly with plumbing systems, as evidenced by multiple water supply complaints in 2021 and 2023.

Several administrative violations have been noted between 2019 and 2021, primarily relating to inadequate posting of required notices regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and building registration information, though these were subsequently addressed. Recent inspections in 2025 were conducted regarding external lighting and sidewalk conditions, with no violations found, and the building has demonstrated compliance with rodent control requirements through regular passing inspections. While the building experienced significant maintenance issues in its earlier years, particularly regarding heating systems, recent data shows improved compliance with regulatory requirements, though occasional heating system complaints still arise.