115 West 135th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

The six-story, 18-unit New Law Tenement located at 115 West 135th Street in Harlem, owned by Marla Medina, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most significantly, the building has faced recurrent elevator problems, particularly in 2018-2019 when multiple service interruptions occurred, leading to multiple violations and fines totaling over $6,000. The property has also had persistent pest control challenges, with the most recent bedbug report (2024) documenting infestations in five units, though all were reportedly eradicated.

Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2023-2024 show ongoing maintenance issues, including mold, plumbing problems, and electrical concerns, particularly affecting apartments 1A and 3C. The building has a documented history of unsanitary conditions, with a 2025 mold complaint requiring inspection access that was not granted. More recent 311 service requests in 2025 indicate continued maintenance challenges, particularly with building systems like intercoms and various plumbing and electrical issues, some of which resulted in violations.

The property's inspection history reveals a mixture of compliance and failure rates in rodent inspections, with the most recent inspections in 2024-2025 indicating passing results. The building's maintenance record shows periodic improvements, as evidenced by multiple work permits issued between 2019 and 2021 for various repairs and maintenance work. However, the recurring nature of many issues, particularly related to building systems and pests, suggests ongoing challenges with property maintenance and resident comfort. The most recent housing maintenance code complaints from April 2025 resulted in violations being issued, while others were either unable to be fully inspected or contained no observed violations.