131 West 130th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027
The 5-unit, 4-story building at 131 West 130th Street in Harlem, owned by Shia Rothstein and constructed in 1881, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past few years. The property faced a cluster of heating and hot water problems in early 2021, with multiple emergency complaints filed between February and March of that year, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.
Additional emergency issues in 2021 included unsanitary conditions with mold, plumbing concerns, and the discovery of unauthorized cat-related violations that prompted health department inspections. Building safety has also been a concern, with violations noted in 2021 regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detector compliance, emergency door requirements, and gas leak procedures.
More recent history shows some improvement in conditions, with the building maintaining a passing record on rodent inspections from 2017 through 2025 (most recent inspection in February 2025) and consistently reporting zero bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2021, 2023, and 2024). However, there remains a noteworthy environmental violation from 2021 regarding unauthorized cellar occupancy, which was allegedly being used in a manner contrary to its Certificate of Occupancy. Regular inspections and reporting requirements appear to be generally maintained, with the most recent bedbug and rodent inspection results indicating compliance with current housing regulations.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 5 |
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Year built | 1881 |
Total area | 3334 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A |

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