134 West 133rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

134 West 133rd Street is a 5-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Joseph Soleimani. The building has experienced consistent heating system issues since late 2023, with multiple emergency complaints filed through HPD regarding heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building. Between November 2023 and January 2025, there have been at least eight documented incidents of inadequate heating and hot water, with some complaints remaining open due to lack of access for inspection.

Additionally, the building currently has an open Class B housing violation from November 2022 regarding inadequate lighting in the 4th story hall and a Class C violation from November 2022 concerning a defective lockset on an emergency exit door. The property has a mixed record of maintenance and safety compliance, with some concerning patterns. In 2022, various issues were documented in Apartment 3A, including problems with the bathroom flushing apparatus, hot water supply, kitchen gas supply, and bathtub caulking.

Apartment 5B had documented issues with door locks and hallway lighting. While the building has maintained a pest-free record in recent bedbug reporting periods (2019-2024), there have been some rodent inspection failures in mid-2024, indicating potential maintenance challenges. Historical complaints include an illegal hotel room investigation in 2018, though it was deemed unable to verify at the time of inspection. The building's recent heating system challenges appear to be the most pressing ongoing issue, with numerous complaints filed by tenants reporting inconsistent heat and hot water availability, particularly during winter months.