139 West 135th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

The 6-story, 18-unit NEW LAW TENEMENT building at 139 West 135th Street in Harlem, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by West 135th Apts Owner, LLC, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are two ongoing Department of Health complaints regarding construction lead dust in common areas and apartments as of December 2024. The building has faced multiple sanitation challenges, including pest infestations, with a particularly concerning incident in August 2024 where HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

Recent maintenance history shows attention to various building systems, with multiple complaints about flooring conditions (no violations found), door issues, plumbing problems, water leaks, and mold being addressed between 2023 and 2025. The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations in the most recent three reporting periods (2024-2025). Compliance inspections for rodent control have shown passing results in 2024-2025, though there were failures noted in the second half of 2023.

Notable building systems issues have included problems with the elevator system, particularly in 2018-2022, when multiple complaints were filed about the single device property and lack of alternate service. The building has had some significant repairs documented through Housing Maintenance Code Violations, particularly in Apartment 4B, including issues with window guards, plumbing fixtures, flooring, and various bathroom related concerns, all of which have been marked as resolved. Recent service requests show attention to building systems such as the intercom/buzzer system (most recently in March 2025), though there have been ongoing concerns about the building's general maintenance and habitability.