107 West 135th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

107 West 135th Street is a 6-story New Law tenement building in Harlem, containing 18 units and constructed in 1910. The property has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water services, particularly evident from September to October 2023, with multiple emergency complaints filed through 311 and HPD. While some complaints were resolved through inspections showing restored services, violations were issued in September 2023 regarding inadequate hot water in one apartment (2B) and access to the heating system.

The building has also faced maintenance challenges, including water leaks and mold issues, with notable violations in apartments 1A and 2B between July and October 2023 requiring repairs to ceilings and surfaces. The elevator system has been the subject of multiple complaints over the years, though inspections typically found no violations. Recent inspections and maintenance records show the building has passed multiple rodent inspections in 2023-2025, though there were issues with mold and water damage in mid-2023. The building experienced bedbug infestations, with the most recent reports showing 1 infested unit (2023-2024 period) and 4 units (2022-2023 period).

Several violations related to building systems were noted in 2023-2024, including a November 2023 violation regarding self-closing doors in apartment 1A. The property owner, Scott Jaffee, appears to have been responsive to many maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple permit issuances and repairs documented between 2019 and 2021. The building's history shows a pattern of deferred maintenance surmounting to a climate of recurrent heating, plumbing, and interior surface issues, with varying degrees of promptness in addressing tenant complaints. Recent rodent inspections and reduced bedbug infestation counts suggest some improvement in pest management, while the multiple heating system-related complaints in 2023 indicate ongoing HVAC challenges.