60 West 142nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10037
The 16-story residential building at 60 West 142nd Street in Harlem, owned by Shelly Hair and constructed in 1959, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with particular concerns emerging in 2025. Between May and June 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues throughout the building, plumbing problems affecting water supply, and flooring concerns. More recent complaints include unsanitary conditions involving pigeon waste (June 2025) and a series of housing maintenance code violations in late June 2025 involving plumbing issues (toilets, sinks, bathtubs, water supply) and unsanitary conditions (including mold and pests).
The building has also faced significant safety concerns, including active violations related to fire safety equipment and inspection requirements, with particular attention needed for self-closing doors and the status of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in multiple apartments. The property has a documented history of pest issues, with multiple bedbug infestations reported between 2018 and 2022, though recent filings (2023-2024) show no current infestations. There have been ongoing rodent control challenges, with multiple inspections in 2025 showing rat activity as recently as July 2025.
Other notable issues include a building-wide heat and hot water systems failure in 2025, incomplete inspections by Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) due to access issues, and various elevator and fire safety violations. The building's documented history also shows compliance efforts through permit applications and repairs, including work related to exterior wall, plumbing, and electrical systems. While some violations have been closed, there are several active violations requiring attention, particularly regarding fire safety systems, structural compliance, and various routine inspection requirements that remain unresolved as of mid-2025.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 257 |
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Year built | 1959 |
Total area | 185318 sq ft |
Floors | 16 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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- 56 West 142nd St, New York, NY 10037
- 58 West 142nd St, New York, NY 10037
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