140 West 129th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

140 West 129th Street is a 10-unit, 5-story old-law tenement building located in Harlem and built in 1910, currently owned by Genevieve Outlaw. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with the most pressing being an open heavy water leak complaint as of February 2025. In late 2024, there was a cluster of complaints regarding various issues including doors, windows, cabinets, and multiple water-related problems, though HPD inspections were unable to be completed.

These complaints were subsequently closed in December 2024. The building has multiple open housing maintenance code violations from late 2024, including issues with self-closing doors in the vestibule entrance and various maintenance problems in Apartment 3B involving plaster surfaces, paint, and water leaks. The property has maintained a reasonable record regarding pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years across multiple annual reports, and consistent passing results on rodent inspections from 2018 through 2025.

Several notable maintenance issues have been addressed in recent years, including repairs to broken door locks, safety glass replacement, and fire escape clearance in 2023. Building inspections have revealed various maintenance needs, including flooring, wall, and cabinet repairs. While many historical complaints have been resolved, the pattern of recent complaints and the current open water leak issue suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age and classification as an old-law tenement indicate it may require continued attention to maintain housing quality standards.