137 West 111th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

137 West 111th Street is a 4-story, 10-unit residential building in Harlem, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Map Heights LLC. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with particular attention needed to water-related problems. Between 2021-2023, there were multiple complaints and violations regarding water leaks in various areas, including slow and heavy leaks affecting ceilings and walls in both bathroom and kitchen areas of the basement apartment. The building has also faced challenges with interior maintenance, evidenced by repeated complaints about ceiling and wall paint/plaster conditions, though many of these complaints resulted in "no violations issued" findings during HPD inspections.

More recent developments indicate an improvement in some areas, with the most recent rodent inspections from 2025 showing passed results, following several instances of rat activity noted in 2022. The building's records show consistent monitoring of pest control, with the most recent bedbug report from 2022 showing no infested units. However, as of 2024, there are still some open violations requiring attention, particularly concerning water supply issues and plaster repair needs in specific basement areas. Historical data from 2018-2020 indicated concerns with plumbing systems, including an active violation from 2020 regarding improperly vented water heaters in the boiler room, though these issues appear to have been addressed.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues, particularly in 2021-2022, with multiple emergency and non-emergency service requests. While recent inspections have generally shown improvements in rodent control and some building systems, the presence of open violations and the building's age suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has maintained compliance with the bedbug reporting requirements in recent years, with no reported infestations since 2022. The building's management has responded to service requests and inspections, though many complaints have been resolved without violations being issued, indicating varying levels of urgency and complexity in the maintenance issues.