45 East 131st Street, Manhattan, NY 10037

The 47-unit, 8-story building at 45 East 131st Street in East Harlem, owned by Kirk Goodrich and completed in 2011, is currently experiencing multiple open maintenance issues as of April 2025. These include problems with paint/plaster on walls, an electric/gas range, a refrigerator, and cabinet concerns, all of which have been reported to the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) department.

The building has a documented history of infrastructure and safety concerns, most notably in apartment 2B, which experienced multiple violations in 2023 including issues with mold, missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and various repair needs related to plaster surfaces. The property has faced recurring water leak issues, with complaints in July 2023 and March 2024, as well as recent problems with appliances. There are several active violations regarding the building's exterior and safety systems, including cracked glass at the entrance door prompting fines in late 2024, issues with gutter systems, and violations related to the building's facade maintenance.

Recent rodent activity has been consistently documented through inspections between 2023 and 2025, with multiple reports of rat activity and bait applications. The building's management has generally addressed violations when cited, though some remain open as of 2025. The property's bedbug reporting history shows limited infestations, with only two reported cases between 2019 and 2021, followed by three consecutive years (2022-2024) showing no infestations according to the mandatory reporting requirements.