186 West 135th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030
The five-story, 10-unit building at 186 West 135th Street in Harlem, owned by Laurie Thornton, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most pressing concerns centering around pest control and basic services. The property, an 1887 Old Law Tenement, has shown persistent rodent problems, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 indicating regular rat activity, though most recent compliance inspections in 2025 have shown improvement with at least one "Passed" result.
Other notable incidents include a heat and hot water outage in February 2020 that was reportedly resolved quickly, and an asbestos complaint in mid-2022 which resulted in no violations. The building has also faced challenges with elevator service and bedbug reporting compliance - though recent bedbug reports from 2022 through 2024 show zero infested units, violations were noted in 2021 and 2022 for failing to file annual reports.
The property underwent a significant elevator-related issue in October 2021, resulting in an Oath Violation. A concerning pattern of rodent activity persisted throughout 2023-2025, with multiple inspections showing rat presence, though recent inspections have shown some improvement in building conditions.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 10 |
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Year built | 1887 |
Total area | 19580 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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